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What is the distinction between analytic and synthetic propositions?

Analytic propositions can be understood purely by virtue of the meaning of the words used to articulate them. For instance, the claim “A triangle has three sides” can be understood without checki...

Answered by Sophie O. • Philosophy tutor

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Barney has 12 items of fruit. Four of these are apples. If Lucy takes one of Barney's items of fruit at random what is the probability it will be an apple? What is the probability it will not be an apple?

12 items of fruit. 4/12 are apples - can 4/12 be simplified? Yes both can be divided by 4 and so the fraction becomes = 1/3 for the probability of taking an apple.
The probability of NOT taking an ap...

Answered by James B. • Maths tutor

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Solve the equation: 3x - 5.5 = 1/2

To make the equation easier, multiply it all by 2 : 6x-11 = 1 And solve: 6x = 12x = 2

Answered by James B. • Maths tutor

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Describe the 5 components of health.

Muscular strengthmuscular enduranceCV fitnessflexibilitybody composition

Answered by Aaron C. • Physical Education tutor

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One of the most important roles of cell membranes is to control what substances enter and leave the cell. Describe the difference and a briefly outline the mechanism for passive and active transport of molecules over cell membranes.

Passive transport requires no energy and is dependent on concentration difference gradient of intra and extracellular spaces. Channel protein can be opened or closed to allow or stop the free flow of mole...

Answered by Aaron C. • Biology tutor

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