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Where does the quadratic equation come from?

This is a quick derivation of the quadratic formula for an GCSE Maths students looking to stretch themselves a little and go for that A*!

If we have a general quadratic equation:

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Answered by Ryan M. Maths tutor
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Mark has a voucher that gives him 22% off the prices at a hardware store. Estimate how much he will pay for an electric drill that normally costs £87.99. (non-calculator) (3)

It is important to remember this is an estimate, so we can simplify the numbers by saying they get 20% off and the drill costs £90. (1)

10% off would be £9, so 20% off is £18. (1)<...

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Answered by Jake F. Maths tutor
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How do I expand out a pair of brackets?

Expanding something out like (x+2)(x+3) crops up everywhere in maths. Therefore it's a very important skill to develop.There are many different ways of looking at it - smily faces, rainbows, claws - to na...

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Answered by Cordelia W. Maths tutor
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How do I differentiate?

Differentiation is a relatively easy process once you learn the basic method. The basic rule is, you multiply the coefficient of x by the exponent, which becomes the new coefficient, and then reduce th...

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Answered by Alexis B. Maths tutor
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What is the best way to study for a Maths exam?

Lots and lots of past paper questions! Any other questions as well really. When it comes to maths, practice makes perfect. Every time that you answer questions from a specific topic, you develop an extra ...

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Answered by Shyam S. Maths tutor
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