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I’m really struggling with comprehension texts. How can I make it easier for myself?

It can be quite daunting, coming across a whole page full of words which might not understand all of. However, it’s always important to focus on what you do know. So if you’re really struggling with a text, ...
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Answered by Rhiannon H. • French tutor
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Solve the following quadratic: x^2 -5x +6=0

Step 1: factorise Find two numbers which add to make -5 and multiply to make 6--- -3 and -2(x-3)(x-2)=0 Step 2: recognise solutionsTo make the left hand side equal the right hand side, we can make one of the...
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Answered by Rhiannon H. • Maths tutor
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What is a covalent bond?

A covalent bond in an intramolecular bond which occurs when a pair of electrons is shared between two elements, usually two non-metals. The electrons shared are in the outer shell of the atom of each element...
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Answered by Rebecca P. • Chemistry tutor
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How would a reduced level of chlorphyll in a plant cause a stunted growth? Can anything else affect growth?

Chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis, which is how the plant makes glucose for energy. If there is less photosynthesis, there will be less glucose made and so less energy released for growth. Glucose is n...
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Answered by Rebecca P. • Biology tutor
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What is the gradient of the curve 3x^3 + 7x at the point x=3?

The gradient or the slope of a curve is defined as the change in the y direction over the change in the x direction (dy/dx). In order to calculate a formula for the gradient of a curve we must differentiate ...
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