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Solve the simultaneous equations 2x+2y=14 and 3x-y=1

To solve these eliminations, we must eliminate either the x's or the y's. Either is possible but let us start with the y's. There is 2y in the first equation and (-1)y in the second, so we will have to...

Answered by Angus S. • Maths tutor

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Solve x^2 + x -12= 0 for all values of x.

This is a quadratic equation so there are two main methods you can use to solve it- factorising and completing the square.

My preferred method and the on...

Answered by Sam F. • Maths tutor

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When do you use imparfait instead of passé composé to describe past events?

While the passé composé is used to refer to specific past events of interest, the imparfait can loosely be thought of as describing “background information” such as:

Answered by Alexander S. • French tutor

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How should I structure paragraphs?

The best way to structure your paragraphs for essays is to use the PEEL method. This stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation and Link. By following this structure not only do you foreground your main poi...

Answered by Ella F. • History tutor

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How do I know what an essay question is asking and what the examiner is looking for in an answer?

With essay questions what I usually did was underline what I thought were the key words. For example:How does Shakespeare portray love in sonnet 116? For this question I would underline the words: how, po...

Answered by Alicia E. • English Literature tutor

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