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Use these 2 simultaneous equations to find x & y: 5y+21=9x and 6x+7y=45

Okay so first, to make the process more simple, I would suggest collecting all algebraic terms on the same side of the question as to get: 9x-5y=21 and 7y+6x=45 (as it already is). Next, looking at both e...

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What is algebra and why do we use it?

Algebra is a part of mathematics in which letters or symbols are used to represent either a known constant or an unknown value. Algebra is often used within formulae in which we can extrapolate an answer,...

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Find the values of x that satisfy the quadratic equation: x^2 + 14x + 40 = 0

We use factorisation of double brackets to re-express the equation in a more useful form. For this factorisation, we require two numbers that add to make 14 and also multiply to make 40. We notice that th...

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Solve the simultaneous equations 1) 3x + 2y = 4 & 2) 4x + 5y = 17

Find the lowest common denominator of either x or y. x in this example. ( 12x )Multiply both equations such that the x's match this. ( 1) 12x + 8y = 16 & 2) 12x + 15y = 51 )Combine t...

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y = x^2 + 4x + 7 Find the turning point of the equation by completing the square.

Should start completing the square by figuring out what the square will be ( (x + 2)2 )Figure out what should be added/taken away from the square to complete it by mu...

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