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Karen got 32 out of 80 on a Maths test. She got 38% on an English test. Which test did she do better in?

32 out of 80 on a Maths test38% on an English testAs we don't know any other information about the English test (e.g. her mark and the total mark) the only way that we can compare the two...

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Answered by Vicky C. Maths tutor
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What are the values of x and y?

 a) 3x + 5y =  26  

b) 2x + 2y = 12

Step One: We need to find a way to equate either the x terms of the y terms in each equation. Multiply equation a) by 2 ...

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Answered by Emily A. Maths tutor
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Solve this pair of simultaneous equations to find x and y

(1) 2x - 5y = 11(2) 3x + 2y = 7-----------------------Multiply equation (1) by 3 & Multiply equation (2) by 2 to give equal values for x:(3) 6x - 15y = 33(4) 6x + 4y = 14-----------------------Take eq...

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Answered by James B. Maths tutor
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Find the equation of the straight line which passes through the point (0, 3) and is perpendicular to the straight line with equation y = 2x.

We know that a straight line has a general formula: y = mx+c, where m is the gradient of the line and c is the y-intercept; so, we are looking to find m and c. 

The line passes through th...

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Answered by Flavian M. Maths tutor
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simplify (x-1)^2 - (x-1)

This question involves factorising then simplifying an equation. Start with the original equation:(x-1)- (x-1) Take out a factor of (x-1)(x-1)(x-1-1)Simplify(x-1)(x-2) 

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Answered by Nathan L. Maths tutor
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