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How do I expand (x - 4)(2x + 3y)^2 ?

To start off, to make things clearer we can write the expression as:(x - 4)(2x + 3y)(2x + 3y)Now focus on just two of the brackets, say (2x + 3y)(2x + 3y). To expand this, we need to do the following four...

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Calculate the length of PR. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures (Diagram displayed on whiteboard)

In order to work out the unknown length of the triangle side PR, we first must identify which trigonometry equation to use. The digram gives us three values- 1 side and 2 angles. We know the hypotenuse (t...

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Explain the main thermoregulatory processes in humans.

Thermoregulation involves both trying to increase and decrease our body temperature in order to maintain a temperature of 37 degrees celsius. Four main processes exist- convection,

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The value of a car depreciates by 35% each year. At the end of 2007 it was £5460. Work out the value of the car at the end of 2006.

-This question wants us to work backwards.Let N be the value of the car in the year 2006. Find the multiplier . 1-0.35 = 0.65. Hence N * (0.65) = £5460. Rearrange for N. N = £8400

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What is transcription?

Protein synthesis is the production of new proteins. This happens in two stages, transcription and translation
Transcription - forming mRNA from DNA
1) The DNA section to be co...

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