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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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Solve 5x - 6 = 3x + 7

Rearrange the equation so that both x's are on the same side of the equation, making sure that you change the sign of the number you bring across: 5x - 3x = 7 + 6 Now simplify: 2x = 13 Divide by 2: x = 13...

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Answered by Helena W. Maths tutor
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If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?

The key is start out by working out the number of widgets per minute that a single machine makes. If it takes five minutes for five machines to produce five widgets then, on average, it takes five machine...

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Answered by Hamza A. Maths tutor
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How can I calculate the value of a number raised to the power of a fraction, e.g., 9^(3/2)?

In order to calculate the value of a number raised to the power of a fraction, you first find the root of the number according to the value of the denominator (bottom number of the fraction).

In th...

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Answered by Elsa A. Maths tutor
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