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Rationalise the complex fraction: (8 + 6i)/(6 - 2i)

The problem with this fraction is the "i" on the denominator, it is not rational. To rationalise this fraction we use the complex conjugate.

This sounds more co...

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Answered by Harry C. Maths tutor
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How do I evaluate something like 3070^2-3069^2?

This looks pretty daunting, but the key to this sort of a problem, which has come up a couple of times in previous PAT tests, is to recognise that this expression is actually the difference of two squa...

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Answered by Sam C. PAT tutor
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Find the maximum or minimum value of the function: y = 6x^2 + 4x + 2

The easiest way to solve this problem is by using differentiation.

dy/dx = (6x^2 + 4x + 2)/dx

dy/dx = 62x^1 + 41x^0 + 0

dy/d...

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Answered by Harry C. Maths tutor
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What's the difference between direct and indirect taxation

Direct taxes are paid to the government straight from the individual or group taxpayer. E.g income tax (comes straight from the individuals' income) or corporation tax (comes straight ...

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Answered by Colm M. Economics tutor
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Do you need to quote other historians in exams?

In most A Level mark schemes, this is not a requirement.

Examiners are looking for you to demonstrate your understanding of key historical concepts and i...

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Answered by Colm M. History tutor
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