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Solve the simultaneous equations: 2x + y = 18, x - y = 6

There are two ways to solve simultaneous equations, by substitution or by addition/subtraction. The simplest solution in this case is a method of substitution:
Rearrange the simplest equation to get ...

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Answered by Kieran T. Maths tutor
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The diagram shows a prism. The cross-section of the prism is an isosceles triangle. The lengths of the sides of the triangle are 13 cm, 13 cm and 10 cm. The perpendicular height of the triangle is 12 cm. The length of the prism is 8 cm. Work out the total

13 x 8 = 1048 x 10 = 800.5 x 10 x 12 = 60
SA = 104 + 104 + 80 + 60 + 60 SA = 408 cm2

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Answered by Rebecca D. Maths tutor
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Write 156 as a product of its prime factors.

Before we begin to answer this question we need to have a clear idea of what a prime number is: A prime number is a number greater than 1 that cannot be found by multiplying 2 smaller numbers. To answer t...

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Answered by Alexander A. Maths tutor
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The recommended price of a ladder is £75. The ladder is sold in 2 shops, one with a 30% discount the other with a discount of 2/9. How much is the discount in the two shops and which is cheaper and by how much? Non-calculator

Shop 1. Ladder is discounted at 30%. 30% = 0.3. 0.3 x £75 = ? £70 x 0.3 = £21.00 £5 x 0.3 = £1.50. Total discount is £22.50. Price for the ladder is £52.50. Shop 2. The discount can be calculated £75/1 x ...

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Answered by Aston B. Maths tutor
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Prove that one interior angle of a a regular octagon = 135 degrees

Regular octagon has 6 triangles within it.

Total of interior angles in a triangle = 180 degrees

So the total of interior angles within a regular octagon would = 180 x 6 (=1080).

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Answered by Acrisa K. Maths tutor
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