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Factorise the equation x^2 +5x = 6

On first glance, this looks like it is going to be a quadratic equation, so let’s try and put it in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 which we can factorize. If we subtract 6 from each side, we end up ...

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Answered by Matthew J. Maths tutor
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The area of a rectangle is 8cm^2. The rectangle is (3x+1) by (2x+5). Find the value of x

Area of a rectangle is width times height (3x+1)(2x+5)= 6x2+15x+2x+5            6x2+17x+5 Set formula of area equal to known area value. 6x2+17x+5= 8 6x2+17x-3 ...

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Answered by Conrad D. Maths tutor
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Find the inverse of the following function: g(x) = 4/(3-x)

A function is simply a process that takes in a number, does a few operations on it (for example, add, multiply etc), and then gives out another number. If you want to figure out the inverse of a function,...

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Answered by Eytan M. Maths tutor
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How do you complete the square?

Say you start with a general equation of x2+ax+b=0. (If the x2 has a coefficient the you will need to divide by that first.)

You need to move to the equation (x+a/2)2

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Answered by Bryony C. Maths tutor
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How do you factorise?

Factorising is just simplyfying into brackets. To do this you need to find common terms on all the parts of the question. For example: fully factorise 3a3b+12a2b2+...

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Answered by Elizabeth W. Maths tutor
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