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How do I apply the correct formulae and other methods to difficult looking questions?

The trick here is to figure out what topic the question relates to, and recall all relevant theory and formula. Often questions look tougher than they actually are. Begin by writing out what you know at t...

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Answered by Ollie S. Maths tutor
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I struggle with long worded questions

Ok let’s take this example:5 tins of soup have a total weight of 1750 grams. 4 tins of soup and 3 packets of soup have a total weight of 1490 grams. Work out the total weight of 3 tins of soup and 2 packe...

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Answered by Idris K. Maths tutor
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The equation of the line L1 is y = 3x – 2 The equation of the line L2 is 3y – 9x + 5 = 0 Show that these two lines are parallel

L1 ->  y = 3x – 2L2 -> 3y – 9x + 5 = 0
L2 3y = 9x − 5 L1 3y = 9x -6
Gradient is the same therefore lines are parallel.

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Answered by Mark S. Maths tutor
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Rearrange the following to make m the subject. 4(m – 2) = t (5m + 3)

In this equation we have two variables (meaning a symbol - usually denoted by a letter - which represents varying values) ‘m’, and ’t’. The question is asking us to make m the subject of this equation whi...

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Answered by Harry G. Maths tutor
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(given a graph with a straight line and 2 labelled points) Find the equation of the line.

Every straight line can be written in the form y=mx+c.(If they seem completely unfamiliar with concept):M is known as the gradient of the line, which says how steep the line is. The bigge...

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Answered by Jake M. Maths tutor
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