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How do I know when to use the ‘imparfait’ (imperfect) and ‘passé composé’ tenses?

Be assured that this question makes all French learners stop and think sometimes! So I will do my best to explain it in a way that helps me remember when to use which tense. Both of these tenses are used ...

Answered by Sarah F. • French tutor

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Which of these periods was the more successful for the treatment of disease and infection, Ancient Greece or the Medieval World? You must include both periods in your answer.

To successfully answer this question the student needs to describe and evaluate both periods in depth and compare their successes - defined here as the extent to which the period contributed to the advanc...

Answered by Catrin A. • History tutor

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Translate the following passage into Spanish. "I like to go on holiday to Spain. It is always sunny and our favourite hotel has a big swimming pool. Last summer we went to Madrid and I saw a concert. I am going to study Spanish at university."

"Me gusta ir de vacaciones a España. Siempre hace sol y nuestro hotel favorito tiene una gran piscina. El verano pasado fuimos a Madrid y vi un concierto. Voy a estudiar español en la universidad.&qu...

Answered by Robert W. • Spanish tutor

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In a sale, the original price of a bag was reduced by 1/5. The sale price of the bag is £29.40. Work out the original price.

£29.40 represents 4/5 of xThus to find x, we must multiply 29.40 by 5/4:
29.40/4 = 7.35 (this is 1/5) 7.35 x 5 = 36.75 (this is 5/5, the original price)
Original price = £36.75

Answered by Robert W. • Maths tutor

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Show that (1 - cos(2x)) / (1 + cos(2x)) = sec^2(x) - 1

First, take the side of the equation that looks most complicated because it often needs simplifying. This is the LHS in this case. The LHS has cos(2x) twice - therefore the double angle formula probably a...

Answered by Louis G. • Maths tutor

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