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Solve the following simultaneous equation: y= x^2 - 3x + 4 y - x = 1

When it comes to solving simultaneous equations the way you structure your working out will really help you get to the correct answer. The layout can be used for all simultaneous equations and will make e...

Answered by Anisha P. Maths tutor
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Solve the equation (2x-4)/2 + (6x+1)/3 = (16x+10)/12.

To solve this equation for x we must first make sure there is a common denominator across the whole equation. In this case as 2 and 3 are both factors of 12, meaning 12 can be divided by them to generate ...

Answered by Steven D. Maths tutor
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A rectangle has length 3x+6 and width 2x-5. The perimeter of the rectangle is 22cm. What is the value of x?

The perimeter of the rectangle can be found using 3x+6+3x+6+2x-5+2x-5=10x+2We know from the question the perimeter equals 22cm.10x+2=22We can subtract 2 from both sides10x=20Divide through by 10 and we ge...

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Salika travels to school by train every day. The probability that her train will be late on any day is 0.3. If salika is late on 4 consecutive days she gets a detention. what is the probability she will get a detention during a week?

we would draw a tree diagram to show this.
4 consecutive days means everyday except friday, or everyday except monday.
this would be 2(0.3x0.3x0.3x0.3x0.7)

Answered by Emma C. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equation: 2x +y =18; x-y=6. (3)

  1. Turn x-y=6 into y=6+x.2) Insert y=6+x into 2x+y=18; get 2x+6+x=183) Turn the latter equation into 3x=18- 6=124) Divide 12 by 3 to get x=45) Insert x=4 into y=6+x into y=106) Conclude with x=4 and y=...
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