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Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + 2y = 9 and x + 7y = 22.

A simultaneous equations can be solved in multiple ways. You are probably familiar with substitution and elimination. Today, we will focus on substitution. As you can see, both equations represent a relat...

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Answered by Sara D. Maths tutor
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How would I simplify this? (x-2)(x+3)

To answer this question properly I would need to demonstrate this through a video as the method I would show you involves drawing lines to connect elements (method is called smiley eyebrow method). I wil...

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Answered by Maria S. Maths tutor
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Factorise (x^2 +3x-18)=0, solving for x

To factorise and solve this equation we must put it into two brackets, instead of one, each with a single x term. As the is an x^2 term we know there must be an x in each bracket Because the number term a...

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Answered by Rachael M. Maths tutor
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Solve for simultaneous equations x +5y =9 and 3x + 2y =5.

Here we have 2 unknown variables, x and y. First number the two equations, so x + 5y = 9 is (1), while 3x + 2y = 5 (2).

Rearrange both equations so that they become (1) x = 9-5y and (2) x= (5-2y)/3...

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Answered by Abigail L. Maths tutor
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Washing powder is sold in two sizes: Bag 1 is 600 grams for £3.30. Bag 2 is 1500 grams and usually costs £9.60 but currently has 15% off. Which is better value?

To determine which is better value, we need to determine the price per gram of each washing powder.
Bag 1:
For the 600g bag, this is done by dividing the price by the number of ...

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Answered by Joe L. Maths tutor
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