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(From GCSE 2016) Menu A - spaghetti, carne, frutta; Menu B - zuppa di pomodoro, pesce, gelato. Who do you think will like these menus? (a) Luisa loves fish; (b) Davide prefers eating meat; (c) Sandra likes ice cream.

This exercise is about vocabulary. You should spot the key word in each sentence which allows you to pick the right person, then find the corrisponding term in Italian.

For example: "Luisa lov...

Answered by Giulia D. • Italian tutor

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(GCSE) A rectangle has the following characteristics: its length is (2x + 5), its width is (3x - 2). The perimeter of the rectangle is 46 cm. What is the value of x?

First of all draw the rectangle, name its sides and annotate its characteristics.
Define the data you have and what you are looking for.
Write down the general formula for the perimeter of a r...

Answered by Giulia D. • Maths tutor

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How do you determine the nature of a graphs stationary point? e.g y = 1+2x-x^2

We have our function of y = 1+2x-x² The gradient of a stationary (or turning) point is 0, in essence a peak or a trough. In order to determine the gradient, we need to differentiate our ...

Answered by Joseph A. • Maths tutor

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What does the character 'Cyrano' symbolise in Cyrano de Bergerac and why is this important in the socio-historic context of the play?

Cyrano first and foremost symbolises the French spirit, or 'l'esprit français'. He represents the fighting spirit of France, with his nobility and honour. He is skilled with both his words and in battle -...

Answered by Sophie P. • French tutor

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Compare and contrast the causes of Type 1 (insulin-dependent) and Type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus

Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurs when the body's immune system attacks beta cells within the Islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas. The immune system recognises pancreatic self-antigens as foreign and begi...

Answered by James L. • Biology tutor

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