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How do I approach structuring and planning an essay? For example, how do I answer- 'The education of Miranda and Ferdinand is at the heart of The Tempest' Evaluate this view.

In an exam, having 5-10 minutes to plan an essay can seem daunting! This question in particular at first glance can seem overwhelming. It may seem like there’s not an explicit theme being addressed, and t...

Answered by Tania C. • English tutor

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How do you solve a quadratic inequality eg find the values of x for which x^2 -6x +2 < -3

First we must change our inequality so that we have a zero on one side, In this case we can add three to both sides of the inequality, this gives: x^2 - 6x +5 < 0 Now let's consider the equation y = x^...

Answered by Isobel R. • Maths tutor

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What is the best way to answer the question to gain full marks in my exam?

(Without having a set question to give advice about!) It is important to begin by dissecting the question, picking up on the key terms to determine what the question is asking of you. Once you have done t...

Answered by Nicole D. • Geography tutor

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2 equations intersect each other, y = x + 2 and y = x^2. Find the area of the shaded region between the points of intersection giving your answer to 3 significant figures. (shaded region will be shown)

points of intersection are (-1,1) and (2,4). Area of the shaded region is 4.5.

Answered by Syed A. • Maths tutor

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State the trend in electronegativity for the elements of group 17 and explain why this trend occurs.

Electronegativity decreases from fluorine to astatine in group 17. This is because fluorine has the smallest number of electron shells in the group, which means there is less of a shielding effect than th...

Answered by Conor D. • Chemistry tutor

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