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Simplify p^2× p^5

The answer is P^7 because p is the same in both numbers and their powers need to be added up
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If a=2 and b=3 , find the value of 2(a−b)+3(a+b)

My explanation would depend on the level of understanding of the person but one way would be the following: We know that a = 2. Substitute the value of "a" in the given equation: 2(2-b)+3(2+b) We k...
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Can you help me solve the equation x^2+3x-5

We can see right off the bat that this is a quadratic equation. As always with quadratics, it is easiest to see if it factorises first. To factorise, you need to find two numbers that multiply together to cr...
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Solve for the coordinates where lines A and B intersect. A: y=x+4 B: y=0.5x+3.5

The point of intersection is a point where the variables y and x will be the same in both A and B equations. This is because the point of intersection has the same coordinates for both lines. So Y A = Y B an...
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Answered by Harvey P. • Maths tutor
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Simplify x^2 - 9x + 20

Firstly write out the equation x 2 - 9x + 20 = 0. The aim is to find two numbers that multiply to make 20 and add up to make -9. Look at the constant without any x's , in this case it is 20. We need to work ...
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