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How do I solve 7x – 8 = -3x + 2?

I would always approach this type of question methodically in the same way each time to minimise panic in exams. 1. Collect the like terms together (10x = 10) 2.Divide to find the solution (x=10)

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Answered by Madeleine P. Maths tutor
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How do I remember the area of a circle if it's not in the formula book?

I tend to use rhymes to remember difficult maths formulas - it makes life so much easier! For example, "I never knew how much I cared that the area of a circle is πr²". 

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Answered by Madeleine P. Maths tutor
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What is the easiest way to expand quadratic equations?

There are many methods of expanding quadratic equations, however there is one method which I find to be far easier than the others. This method is called the "box method", and allows this to be ...

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Answered by Alexander C. Maths tutor
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(2x + 3y)^2 – (2x – 3y)^2 = 360 show that xy is a multiple of 5

Expand first brackets:

4x2+6xy+6xy+9y2

Expand second brackets:

4xy2-6xy-6xy+9y2

Subtract the second e...

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Answered by Ryan M. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equations 5x + 3y = 24 and 3x - 4y = 26

Ok, so here are the equations5x+3y=243x-4y=26So let's multiply the first equation by 3, which gives us:15x+9y=72Now let's multiply the second equation by 5, which gives us:15x-20y=130So we're now left wit...

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Answered by William S. Maths tutor
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