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Factorise and solve x^2 -4x -12=0

x2 - 4x -12 is a quadratic equation with a general formula. It can be factorised by into brackets and solved.By looking at the equation, the last term is negative so one number in the factorise...

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Answered by Mitchel M. Maths tutor
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Find the length of the longest side of a right angled triangle with the two smaller sides equal to 8 and 15.

As the triangle in the question is a right angled triangle we can use Pythagoras Theorem , a2+b2=c2. c is the size of the longest size which is what we are looking for an...

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Answered by Calum P. Maths tutor
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What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis concerns the division of cells within sexually reproducing organisms. It results in the formation of four daughter cells via meiosis I and meiosis II. These daughter nuclei are described as 'haplo...

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Answered by Kestrel M. Biology tutor
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Explain the differences in structure between a vein and an artery

Arteries have a narrower lumen with a thicker layer of muscle tissue which contains more elastic. Whereas veins have a wider lumen with a thinner layer of muscle tissue. Veins also contain valves to preve...

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Answered by Louis K. Biology tutor
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i) Briefly explain the difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration (2). ii) Which of these reactions produce more energy and briefly describe why?(2)

i) Anaerobic and aerobic respiration are both biochemical reactions (see below): ANAEROBIC RESPIRATIONGlucose = lactic acid + energy releasedAEROBIC RESPIRATIONGlucose + oxygen= carbon dioxid...

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Answered by Mani C. Biology tutor
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