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Solve algebraically: 6a+b=16, 5a-2b=19

To solve these simultaneous equations, you must add/subtract both equatons from each other to eliminate one variable, allowing you to work out the value of the other.

As you can see from ...

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Answered by Tanush M. Maths tutor
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factorise the equation x^2+17x+70

Firstly, you can see from the equation that each bracket must contain an x since these multiply together to give the x2. So you get (x..)(x..)

Next, to obtain the last number o...

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Answered by Tanush M. Maths tutor
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How do you factorise and know if it is a difference of two squares ?

1. First you need to learn how to recognise the form:

Difference of two square numbers.  a2 - 36

(a2 is a square number and 36 is also a ...

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Answered by Esther L. Maths tutor
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Finding Roots of Quadratic Equations

Finding Roots of Quadratic EquationsWhat is a root to an equation?A root to an equation is a set of value(s) that satisfy the equation and when shown graphically they are the x values at whi...

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Answered by Alexander G. Maths tutor
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What are the differences between decimal points and significant figures?

The total number of digits to the right of the point are known as 'decimal points' whereas significant figures start from the first non-zero number. Note: As si...

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Answered by Niall L. Maths tutor
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