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How do you solve an algebraic equation?

To solve an algebraic equation you need to rearrange it into the format x=? To do this there are a few rules and few steps

Rules:

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Answered by Ruth W. Maths tutor
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Solve (6/x-2)-(2/x+3)=1

Firstly, begin by multiplying both sides of the equation by (x-2) and (x+3), this gives 6(x+3)-2(x-2)=(x+3)(x-2). Expand out the brackets on each side of the equation to give 6x+18-2x+4=x2-2x+3...

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Answered by Ryan H. Maths tutor
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A cell in the basal layer of the skin contains 46 chromosomes and divides by mitosis to produce new skin cells. After ten successive divisions, how many chromosomes will the basal cell have?

46 chromosomes - all cells which undergo mitosis should maintain chromosome number

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Answered by Fraser T. Biology tutor
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Balance this equation: Li(s) + H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g)

2Li(s) + 3H2O(l) → 2LiOH(aq) + 2H2(g)

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Answered by Fraser T. Chemistry tutor
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Factorise the equation below (1)

(1) x2 + 15x + 56 = 0

56 = 1 x 56, 2 x 26, 4 x 14, 7 x 8

7 + 8 = 15

Hence, factorised equation is (x + 7)(x + 8) = 0

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Answered by Fraser T. Maths tutor
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