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Answer the following simultaneous equation:

Equation 1) x+y2=5  (Equation 2) y=3x+1

The value of x is the same in both equations, as is the value of y. Therefore we can use one to work out the other. for exa...

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Answered by Jenn S. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equations, 5x + 2y = 20 , x + 4y= 13

(Equation 1) 5x + 2y = 20 (Equation 2) x + 4y= 13
As we know the values for x and y are the same in both equations, we can use them to find out the values for both, In order to do this we need to tak...

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Answered by Ellen C. Maths tutor
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How would I solve x^2 + 7x + 10 = 0

The first step of solving this equation to find out what x is, is to factorise it.

This means grouping it into a set of double brackets which will take the form (x+a)(x+b)=0.

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Answered by Will N. Maths tutor
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Factorise (x+3)(x-8)

(x+3)(x-8)

x*x= x^2

x*-8= -8x

3*x= 3x

3*-8= -24

=x^2 - 8x + 3x - 24

=x^2 - 5x - 24
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Answered by Nikhitha J. Maths tutor
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Eleri invests £3700 for 3 years at 2% per annum compound interest. Calculate the value of her investment at the end of the 3 years. Give your answer correct to the nearest penny.

This question is a classic example of a problem which might catch some students out, if due care is not implemented.

Eleri is investing £3700 at 2% per annum compound inter...

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Answered by Osian S. Maths tutor
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