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How do you use the quadratic formula?

The equation for the quadratic formula is x = (-b +/- √(b^2 - 4ac))/2a for when the equation ax^2 + bx + c is equal to 0. When you have the equation ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are gi...

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Answered by Isla B. Maths tutor
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Simplify: 5x + 8y - 3x + 9y

When you first come across algebra, it may be a bit tricky to get your head around as it involves more abstract concepts than we may have previously seen in maths. However, once you understand the basic p...

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Answered by Katharine S. Maths tutor
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Write sqrt(75) in simplified surd form.

First you want to find a square number that is a factor of 75. In this case it is 25, as 25 x 3 = 75 . With this information you can expand the surd into:sqrt(25) x sqrt(3)
As 5^2 = 25, this can beco...

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Answered by Kate G. Maths tutor
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Here are three expressions. b/a, a – b, and ab. When a = 2 and b = -6, which expression has the smallest value?

b/a = -6 / 2 = -3 .........a - b = 2 - (-6) = 8 ............ab = 2 x -6 = -12 ...............Therefore ab, -12, has the smallest value.

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Answered by Tara M. Maths tutor
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Factorise x^2 +7x +10

First, you need to look at the x2 term and the number 10 - find all the factors of these numbersThe number before x2 is 1, and since 1 is a prime number, the only factor is 1. 1=1x1A...

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Answered by Sophie A. Maths tutor
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