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Write 3a - a x 4a + 2a in its simplest form.

= 5a - 4a^2The rules of BODMAS (brackets, Orders, Division, Addition, Subtraction) applies. Times the "a" with "-4a" first, forming 4a squared (4a^2). Then group the "3a" and...

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Answered by Rachel K. Maths tutor
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How to approach a GCSE English Literature essay. Example question: ‘How is Prospero’s sense of justice presented in Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’?

Firstly, you must read the question carefully and thoroughly. Highlight all the key terms. It doesn’t matter how brilliant your essay is- if it doesn’t directly answer the question in front of you, you wi...

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How do I find the roots of a quadratic?

e.g. given x^2 +3x -8 = 0using the quadratic formulayou find x = (-b +- sqrt(b^2 -4ac))/2ayou then find one root using the plus instead of plus minus sign, and the other root using the minus instead of pl...

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Answered by Alex Z. Maths tutor
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X is inversely proportional to Y. When X=4, Y=9. If Y=6, what is the value of X?

There are a few steps to this question. Before we can work out our value of X we will have to figure out an equation that links X and Y.Now if X were proportional to Y, then as X got bigger so would Y.We ...

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Answered by Andrew W. Maths tutor
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Name and briefly describe four methods in which molecules and ions may pass through a cell membrane?

A. Osmosis - the movement of water down a water potential gradient through a partially permeable membrane.
B. Diffusion - the net movement of molecules or ions down ...

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