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A square is placed in a circle of area (49π)cm^2 such that all four vertices of the square lie on the circumference of the circle. What is the area of the square?

It's always helpful to draw a diagram beforehand.Since we know the area of the circle is (49π)cm 2 , we can work out the radius using A=πr 2 . Rearranging, we get r = 7cm. Add this information to our diagram...
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Answered by Karnan S. • Maths tutor
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Make x the subject of the formula y=(4x+5)/x

xy=4x+5 xy-4x=5x(y-4)=5x=5/(y-4)
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Benjamin has a 0.7 chance of passing his driving test the first time and a 0.85 chance of passing the second time. What is the probability of his passing on either the first or second try?

The probability of passing at either the first or second time round is P(passing first time) + P(taking the test for a second time then passing) = 0.7 + (0.85 x 0.3) = 0.7 + 0.255= 0.955 Clarification: you m...
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Expand the brackets (2x + 3)(3x - 1)

Use the crab claw method to expand the bracket. Draw two lines above the equation from the 2X, one to the 3X and one to the -1. Draw another two lines below the equation from the +3, one to the 3X and one to...
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Solve x^2-3x+2=0

Factorise into (x-1)(x-2) = 0 to find that x = 1 or x = 2
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