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How do you solve an equation with brackets?

If you are given an equation with brackets, one way to solve it is to multiply out the brackets. Follow the example below:

Solve the equation: 2(a + 5) = 16

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Answered by Emma G. Maths tutor
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Pythagoras' Theorem

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher who discovered that in a right angled triangle (triangle with one angle 90 degrees) the hypotenuse squared , c2, ...

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Answered by Katie C. Maths tutor
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Probability: "Sock Drawer" style questions.

Here is a genuine probability question I once tackled:

“In your sock drawer there are 6 blue socks, 2 red socks and 2 white socks, distributed so that the probability of ...

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Answered by William H. Maths tutor
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How do signs change in an inequality?

Normal manipulation of inequalities does not affect the direction of the inequality such as:
addition
subtraction
multiplication or division by a positive number, 

 

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Answered by Oscar Z. Maths tutor
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When do I use a cosine rule over a sine rule?

Both the sine and the consine rule applies to any triangle, you do not necessary need a right angle! 

You can usually use the cosine rule when you are given two sides and the included ang...

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Answered by Jessica F. Maths tutor
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