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How do you calculate a number to the power of a fraction? (8^2/3)

When a number is raised to the power of a fraction, it is the same as rooting that number to the denominator (the number on the bottom). So if the number is raised to ½ it is the same as √ and if it is ra...

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Answered by Katie S. Maths tutor
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Find the points at which the equation y = x^2 - 12x + 35 intersects the x-axis.

To find the points at which an equation intersects the x-axis, we first need to factorise the equation to be able to find the solutions. To do this, we consider the general form of a quadratic equation a...

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Answered by Sam H. Maths tutor
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Solve the following simultaneous equations: 2x - y = 7 and x^2 + y^2 = 34

First, clearly write the two equations above one another, and label them (1) and (2). Rearrange the linear equation (the one with no squared variables) to make y the subject of the equation. You should ge...

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Answered by Tobias F. Maths tutor
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What other A Level subjects would be useful towards applying to do a Mathematics degree?

To compliment Mathematics, Further Mathematics would be an ideal subject to take. It is not essential, however the additional practice would benefit your understanding of Mathematics, easing you into even...

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Answered by Vene F. Maths tutor
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Find all solutions of x^2-x-6 using the quadratic formula

From the given quadratic, we have a=1, b=-1, and c=-6. We substitute these values into the quadratic formula, x=-b+-sqrt(b^2-4ac)/2a, giving us x=-1+-sqrt(-1^2-41-6)/2*1. This simplifies to x=1+-...

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Answered by Jack H. Maths tutor
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