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Solve by factorisation: 2(x^2) - 5x - 12 = 0

First step is to multiply coefficient of first term (2) with the constant (-12) to enable us to split the middle term.2*(-12) = -24, therefore we need to find two numbers that multiply to -24, and add to ...

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When do I use the sin rule and when do I use the cosine rule?

The sin rule is used when you need to find a length of a side or an angle. You use the sin rule when you're given an angle, an opposite side length and also an angle or side length opposite to the one you...

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Solve x^2 - 9 = 4x + 12

x² - 9 = 4x + 12 x² - 9 - 4x = 12 x² - 9 - 4x -12 = 0 x²- 4x -21 = 0 Factorise into form (x + ?)(x + ?) Factors of -21 ar...

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A group of 55 pupils were asked if they owned a phone or a tablet.11 people are known to own both18 said they only owned a tablet34 said they owned at least a phoneA student is picked a random, what is the probability that the student doesn’t have a phone

18/55

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When will I ever need to use this in real life?

Maths is something you can make use of for the rest of your life.Obviously, there are a vast number of jobs out there, such as engineering, which use mathematics everyday so if that's the sort of thing th...

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