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The first three terms of a sequence are a, b, c. The term-to-term rule of the sequence is 'Multiply by 2 and subtract 4'. Show that c = 4(a – 3).

As the answer is given in the question, it's really important that you lay out your working carefully to give a convincing account as to how you got from the question to the answer. 
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Answered by Robin B. Maths tutor
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What is a good way to remember the sine, cosine and tangent rules of a triangle?

If you are trying to find the sine of an angle, remember: SOH

The sine of an angle (S)= the length of the opposite side (O) / the length of the hypotenuse (H)

If you are try...

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Answered by Hannah W. Maths tutor
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Share £650 in the ratio 8:5

Begin by adding the 2 ratio parts (i.e. the numbers which make up the ratio) so 8+5 = 13.

Then divide the total sum by the sum of the ratio parts. Thus £650/13 = £50.

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Answered by Harry V. Maths tutor
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if x^2 + 9x + 20 = 0, what are the possible values of x?

So x2 + 9x + 20 = 0 My preffered way of solving this equation is to factorise the equation. (Though I understand that different students may find other ways easier) Factorisation is where the a...

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Answered by Tilly P. Maths tutor
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How do I find the equation of a straight line?

Let's draw a line. It crosses the point (0,1), intercepting the y-axis (remember, y to the sky!) at 1 and the x-axis at the point (-2,0).

An equation tells us what a line looks like, it's...

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Answered by Dominique G. Maths tutor
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