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How to find the gradient of a line?

The gradient, m, is the change in the y coordinates over the change in the x coordinates. M=(y 2 - y 1 ) / ( x 2 - x 1 )
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express (2x^2-3x-5)/(x^2+6x+5) in the form (ax+b)/(cx+d)

(2x-5)/(x+5)
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Find x when 2x^2-4x-6=0

Factorise 2x 2 -4x-6=0 2(x 2 -2-3)=0 -> 2(x+1)(x-3)=0 split factors up 2=0 , (x+1)=0 and (x-3)=0 x+1=0 -> x = -1 x-3=0 -> x = 3
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How do I know when to use sin, cos or tan?

Check that your triangle is a right-angled triangle. Remember, you can only use pythagoras theorem or SOHCAHTOA on right-angled triangles. Label the sides O, H and A: opposite (the angle), hypotenuse (longes...
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Why does the quadratic formula give solution to quadratic equation

Let the quadratic equation be of the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0. Now by completing the square ( which can be done numeorous ways) get: a(x - b / 2a) 2 - a(b / 2a) 2 + c = 0. Then rearrange equation: a(x - b / 2...
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