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Show that 12 cos 30° - 2 tan 60° can be written in the form√ k where k is an integer

Firstly work out (using the sin cos tan triangle and soh cah toa) what cos 30° and tan 60° are equal to so tan 60° = √3 and cos 30° = √3 / 2 then substitute these values into the euqation giving 12 x √3 /...

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Answered by Eve N. Maths tutor
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Kelly is trying to work out the two values of w for which 3w - w^3 = 2 Her values are 1 and -1 Are her values correct? You must show your working.

Firstly substitute her first value into the equation so w=1 giving (3 x 1) - (1)^3 = 3 - 1= 2 so her first value for w is correct Next substitute the second value into the equation so w= -1 giving (3 x -1...

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Answered by Eve N. Maths tutor
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GCSE: How do you find the bearing of point B from A?

  1. Draw a line pointing North from point A.

  2. Use a ruler to draw a line that joins points A and B.

  3. Use a protractor to measure the angle between the line that is ...

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Answered by Marcel P. Maths tutor
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Work out 2 and 3/4 x 1 and 5/7 Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

First make each fraction into an improper fraction so on the top of the first fraction it would be 3 + (2 x 4) = 3 + 8 = 11 therefore first fraction = 11/4 for the second fraction the top = 5 + (1 x 7) = ...

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Answered by Eve N. Maths tutor
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2x-4=6, find x.

[add 4 to both sides] 2x=10 Therefore, x=5

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Answered by Elena W. Maths tutor
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