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solve the simultaneous equation 2y + x = 8 and 1 + y = 2x

The aim of the question is to work out the values for x and y in order to make both equation correct. Therefore the best approach is to try to isolate one of the letters first. step 1. rearrange both equa...

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Answered by Dina E. Maths tutor
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Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + x - 6 = 0

There are 3 methods for solving quadratic equations;FactorisingThe quadratic equationCompleting the SquareUsing method 1,We observe that 2 and 3 are factors of 6 and that 3 - 2 = 1 so by factoring out we ...

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Answered by Thomas A. Maths tutor
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The cost of a ticket increases by 10% to £19.25. What is the original cost?

The best way to approach this question is by solving it algebraically. By constructing an equation that links the original cost to the current cost (let original cost be X), this would give you X*(1+10%) ...

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Answered by Robin L. Maths tutor
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Amber has an unfair coin. The probability of throwing a tail is p. Amber throws the coin twice and the probability of throwing a head and then a tail is 6/25. Heads are more likely than tails. Show that 25p^2-25p+6=0 and find the value of p.

Tree diagramP(Head then tail) = p(1-p)=6/25Solve above equationp=2/5 as heads are more likely than tails.

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Answered by Muhammed S. Maths tutor
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Simplify fully (3x^2-8x-3)/(2x^2-6x)

First I would look for common factors in either the numerator or the denominator. The denominator has the common factor of (2x) so i would factorise it by 2x in order to give (3x2-8x-3)/(2x)(x-...

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Answered by James A. Maths tutor
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