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How do you work out the gradient of a straight line?

Look at the graph for two points that you can read the x and y values for easily. Then draw a triangle using these two points and use a ruler to draw a dotted line or just to help you read the x and y val...

Answered by Connor L. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + 4y = 5 and 2x – 3y = 9

To solve a simultaneous equation we use a method known as elimination. We choose to 'eliminate' or remove the X or Y term. To 'eliminate' x we must firstly determine the lowest common multiple 3 and 2 (as...

Answered by Prasanna G. Maths tutor
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Factorise the following equation: y = 2x^2 + 4x - 6

For this question, it is best to first take out a factor of 2 from the equation. This will leave you with y=2(x2+2x-3). We then need to work out the two numbers that will multiply to -3 and add...

Answered by Stephen C. Maths tutor
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Give the value of 15^0.

150 = 1 Anything to the power of 0 is always 1. See the examples below: 100 = 1; 250 = 1; 500 = 1.

Answered by Ellie P. Maths tutor
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log_a(36) - log_a(4) = 0.5, what is a?

This is an example of a question you might face during a higher maths examination. It is also a great question to test what your understanding of logarithms and powers are. I have given a quick explanatio...

Answered by Nasir A. Maths tutor
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