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Simplify: 2x + 6y + 2y - x

This is simplified by solving common terms (the x's and the y's). Where X and Y terms can't be solved together. Splitting it up: You can see 2x-x= x and for the Y terms (+)6y+2y=8y Therefore the final answer...
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Factorise x^2 + 7x + 10

'Factorise' essentially means put into a simpler form, in this case with two sets of linear equations which would multiply out to give the quadratic equation shown above. What we are looking for to begin wit...
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Given y=x^3+5x+3 find dy/dx when x=3

The question can be broken into two steps, 1) dy/dx is asking to differentiate y=x 3 +5x+3 with respect to x Differentiating we multiply by the current power and lower this powers value by 1. ( Constants dif...
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Factorise x^2 + 3x +2

You want two numbers that multiply to give 2 and add to give 3. Looking at factors is always easiest, so start by listing pairs of numbers that multiply together to give 2. There are only two such pairs, 1x2...
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8x – 7 > 6x + 12

Do not be daunted by the greater than sign. Just think of it like an equals sign. Remember, the key is to get the 'x' on its own. Collect the like terms as you normally would. As per convention, start with t...
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Answered by Ashley H. Maths tutor
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