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How should I tackle an unseen piece of text in an exam?

-Read through three times.

-Identify the form of the text. Is it prose? Is it a poem? Is it an advert? Is it even a picture?

-From this point attack the text depending on wh...

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If f(x) = 4x - 7 and f(c) = 9, find the value of c.

To find the value of c, we need to find the value of x in the following: 4x - 7 = 9.

Add seven to both sides: 4x = 16

Divide by 4: x = 4

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Answered by Andrew B. Maths tutor
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Given that 5cos^2(x) - cos(x) = sin^2(x), find the possible values of cos(x) using a suitable quadratic equation.

First, need to get all the terms in the equation to be the same. Using the following identity, it is possible to achieve this:

sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1

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Answered by Andrew B. Maths tutor
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How do I plan and structure an essay in an exam?

Writing an essay under exam conditions is daunting, the pressurised environment can sometimes make you forget what you're doing altogether! Here's some tips on planning and structuring an exam essay:

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How can I get higher grades in my exams?

You have to learn how to analyse language techniques (such as word-choice, metaphor and simile) as effectively as possible and then frame your answers using the key words from the question.

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Answered by Michael O. English tutor
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