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How do I calculate negative powers?

The power of a number indicates how many times that number must be multiplied by itself. If the power is a negative, this means that the number (or the base) is a fraction, with the base as a denominator....

Answered by Molly N. • Maths tutor

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When tackling a piece of unseen poetry , where do I start?

Facing any piece of literature that you aren't familiar with, and being expected to analyse is daunting. But if you approach it calmly, I find it is quite doable. It sounds obvious, but first, make sure t...

Answered by Francesca D. • English tutor

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Briefly describe the structure and function of the respiratory system

Structure: The respiratory system starts at the mouth and nose with the pharynx, and continues as the trachea - this is covered with the epiglottis that prevents food and other material entering the lower...

Answered by Joe D. • Biology tutor

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f(x) = 4x - m, g(x) = mx + 11, fg(x) = 8x + n. m and n are constants. Find the value of n.

If f(x) = 4x - m, and g(x) = mx +11, then the combined functions are: fg(x) = 4(mx +11) -m, or expanded to fg(x) = 4mx + 44 - m.

We are told that this function of 'f' and 'g' can also be written as...

Answered by Angus B. • Maths tutor

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Expand and simplify the following expression: (2x-1)(3x+2)

Use a double-bracket expansion method such as FOIL (first, outer, inner, last). If you don't know FOIL or how to expand double brackets, don't worry, I will explain it to you in the session.