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Peter is 180cm tall, correct to 2 significant figures. Alice is 150cm tall, correct to 2 significant figures. What is the upper and lower bound of the difference in their heights?

Upper bound of Peter's height = 185cmLower bound of Peter's height = 175cmUpper bound of Alice's height = 155cmLower bound of Alice's height = 145cmFor the upper bound of the difference, we want the upper...

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Answered by James T. Maths tutor
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320 people go on a coach trip. Each trip holds 53 people. Gary says 6 coaches are needed. Is Gary correct?

53 x 6 = 318320-318 = 2There are not enough coaches for the amount of people. 2 people would not be on a coach. 7 coaches are needed to ensure everyone has a seat on a coach.

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Answered by Arthur E. Maths tutor
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How to complete the square

Completing the square refers to the process of rewriting a general quadratic expression into the form of a(x+b)2 + c.For example we are asked ...

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Answered by Zitong Z. Maths tutor
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What is the pythagoras theorem?

a2=b2+c2

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Answered by Anwen F. Maths tutor
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How do I know wether to use the sine or cosine rule?

You use the cosine rule when you have been given the length of two sides and an inclusive angle (the angle in between those two lines) or if you have been given the length of three sides.You use the sine ...

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Answered by Daidria P. Maths tutor
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