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Solve x^2+8x-5 = 0 by completing the square.

x 2 + 8x = (x + 4) 2 - 16, so x 2 + 8x - 5 = (x + 4) 2 - 16 - 5 = (x + 4) 2 - 21, so then (x + 4) 2 - 21 = 0 (x + 4) 2 = 21 -----> x + 4 = √21 -------> x = -4 + √21 x = -4 - √21
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How do I begin analysing the unseen poem during the exam?

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titration calculation: 35cm3 of Hydrochloric Acid reacts with 27.5cm3, 0.3mol/dm3 NaOH. What is the Concentration of the Hydrochloric Acid?

Write out what you know: HCL - VOL: 35 --- CONC: (x) --- MOL: (x) NaOH - VOL: 27.5 --- CONC: 0.3 --- MOL: (x) Realise what you can work out - Mol of NaOH in this case Mol = Conc x (Vol/1000) so Mol = 0.3 x (...
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How do I tackle an unseen poem in an exam?

The idea of an unseen poem can be very intimidating, especially when there is a time limit. To analyse an unseen poem begin by reading the poem in order to get a general understanding of the text, and start ...
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