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A circle is touching a square. The area of the square is 64 cm^2. Work out the area of the circle.

The first step of looking at a question like this is to highlight all the important information in the question. We are told that the square has an area of 64 cm2 so what can we infer about the...

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Answered by James M. Maths tutor
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Solve x^2 - 5x - 14 = 0

This is an example of a quadratic equation which we can solve on of two ways as it takes the form ax^2 + bx - c = 0a = 1, b = -5, c = -14 (1) Factorisation which we can do ourselves OR (2) Use the quadrat...

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Answered by Jessica B. Maths tutor
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Solve algebraically: 1) 6a + b = 16, 2) 5a - 2b = 19

Firstly multiply the first equation by 2 resulting in the equation 12a + 2b = 32. Following this, add the first equation to the second equation, this will result in the 2b cancelling out with just 17a = 5...

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Answered by Andrew S. Maths tutor
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How to solve a simultaneous equation?

In simultaneous equations, at this level, you are often given two equations both containing an x and a y. For example:Equation1: y + 2x = 3Equation2: 4y + 2x = 8.The first step in approaching this is to t...

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Answered by Sophie B. Maths tutor
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The exchange rate between dollars and euros(€) is €1 = $1.158 . (a) Felicity changes €4900 into dollars. Work out how many dollars she receives.

4900*1.158=5674.2/1Felicity receives $5670 (to 3sf)

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Answered by Alejandra T. Maths tutor
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