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What factors led to the start of the English Civil Wars?

The English Civil War was in essence caused by the relationship between the country's King and its parliament, which had detoriorated over the previous decade. Charles has spent the 10 years running up to th...
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You are given the function f(x)=x^3-x^2-7x+3, and that x=3 is a root of f(x)=0. Find the exact values of the other 2 roots. (6 marks)

First step is to realise that as x=3 is a root of f(x)=0, then we can use (x-3) as a factor of f(x). A really good method to use to find what (fx)/(x-3) gives is Synthetic Division. Using this method we then...
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What is a neuron and its function?

The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells. Neurons are cells within the nervous system that transmit ...
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How do you find the point or points of intersection of a straight line and a circle?

Given the equation of the straight line is: x+y=9 and the equation of the circle is: (x-2) 2 +(y-3) 2 =16 , find the point or points of intersection? The equation x+y=9 can be rearranged to make x=9-y. This ...
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'Considering an abortion is a question of choice, not a question of life.' Discuss.

This question raises a number of issues: whether women have complete freedom over their body's or not; at what point does a foetus become a person; should a foetus with a disability be treated differently; w...
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