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Do two random lines, y=ax + b and y=cx + d, intersect? How do we work this out and if they do, where do they intersect?

Let us use Line 1 and Line 2 as an example.

Line 1:  y = 2x + 3

Line 2: y = -0.5x + 7

Step 1 - Try and plot the two functions on a x, y coordinate axes.

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Answered by Ivan J. Maths tutor
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Two dice are thrown at the same time. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the dice is greater than 7?

The answer would be 5/12. 
This is because a sum greater than 7 appears 15 times out of a given sample space of 36. Hence the probability would be 15/36 = 5/12

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What is Pythagorus' Theorem?

Pythagorus' Theorum enables us to calculate the length of any side of a right angled triangle provided we know the other two lengths. This is done by substituting in the appropriate values into the equ...

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Answered by Sam D. Maths tutor
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How is the quadratic formula used?

When you are told to solve a quadratic equation and when factorising is not possible, quadratic formula can be used to find out the solution. First you will need to get the coefficients from the quadra...

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Answered by Darem A. Maths tutor
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How do I factorise x^2 ​- 4?

This is similar to other factorisation problems such as x+ 5x - 6. In this problem, you would find prime factors of -6 that add up to 5 (In this case -3, -2). 
Now, do the exact same wit...

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Answered by Lauren G. Maths tutor
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