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How do i solve the quadratic x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0 ?

So we can always substitute the right terms into the quadratic formula. However, there might be a quicker way. Lets try and see if the quicker ways work.Firstly, we need to spot weather the difference of ...

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Answered by Tarun S. Maths tutor
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How can i solve the following simultaneous equations? 5x + y = 4 and 3x + 2y = 5?

The general approach to solving simultaneous equations is to replace the ‘y’s in one equation with ‘x’s, or the ‘x’s with ‘y’s.

In this case, we can first take the equation 5x + y = 4 and rear...

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How do i factorise 20 + 10x?

Firstly, we can take a look at the degree x's in each term. It seems like they share a common degree of 0. In other words, we will not be able to factor out the x's in the expression.Secondly, we need to ...

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A man decides to shoot a rifle whilst on a wheelchair. Explain in terms of conservation of momentum what happens to the man as the shot is fired.

Assume that initially the wheelchair is stationary. When the rifle is fired a bullet travels in the forward direction. Conservation of momentum states that the momentum before an action is the same as ...

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Answered by Matthew H. Physics tutor
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Why does copper make a good metal to use in electrical wiring?

Copper, like all metals, is a conducter of electricity. Copper is particularly effective because of the way its electrons are arranged allows for more free movement of electrons which allows for more e...

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Answered by Matthew H. Chemistry tutor
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