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How do you know which circle theorems to use when answering a question?

Its okay to not know which theorem to use immediately when you look at a question. The best way to go about it if you are struggling is to recall all the ones that you do remember and deduce any angle even i...
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Answered by Steven P. Maths tutor
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Find the solutions to this quadratic equation: 0 = 2x^2 - 5x - 3

First we need to factorise this quadratic. This will be in the form: 0 = (Ax + B)(Cx + D) You can work this out the values of A, B, C and D by looking at the coefficients in the unfactorised form. For exampl...
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Answered by Kathryn B. Maths tutor
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√ (6²+8²) = ∛(125a³) Find a.

6²= 36 8²=6436+64=100√ 100 =10Therefore, 100=∛(125a³)∛(125a³) =∛125 X ∛a³=5 X a =5aSo, 10=5aa=2
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Answered by Sarah M. Maths tutor
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Factorise the following quadratic, find the stationary point and y intersection: x^2-6x+9

x^2-6x+9(x-3)(x-3) repeated roots, therefore turning point at x =3, y=0 when x=0, y=9 therefore y intercept = (0,9)
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Answered by Andrew M. Maths tutor
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How do I find two prime numbers whose sum is 30?

We are looking for a sum of numbers- this means that both numbers have to be less than 30. Start by writing down all prime numbers less than 30: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29. Do you see any two numbers...
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Answered by Silke N. Maths tutor
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