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What is context, why is it important and how should I include it in my answer?

Context is something that is easy to forget to include, but it is really important! Understanding the historical or social context of a piece of writing can give you a lot of clues about the writer's message...
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Solve algebraically the simultaneous equations x^2 +y^2 = 25, y – 3x = 13

Rearrange y - 3x = 13y = 3x + 13 2. Substitute into x^2 +y^2 = 25x^2 + (3x + 13)^2 = 25 3. Expand bracketx^2 +(9x^2 + 39x +39x +169) = 25 4. Form quadratic equation 10x^2 + 78x + 144 = 0 (Dividing by 2 makes...
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Answered by Emily N. • Maths tutor
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How can I tell the difference between a Petrarchan sonnet and an English/Shakespearean sonnet?

Petrarchan and English sonnets are very similar forms but have a few easy to spot characteristics that let you differentiate between them. The Petrarchan sonnet is the earliest sonnet form and consists of an...
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Answered by Alexander W. • English tutor
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How do I know when to use "être" or "avoir" to conjugate in the perfect tense?

In English, the perfect tense always requires the auxiliary verb "to have", but in French, you will need to use either avoir (= "to have") or "être" (= to be). Most verbs will r...
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Answered by Marie P. • French tutor
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There are 5 girls, 6 boys and some adults in a classroom. The probability that a girl is chosen is 1/3. What is the probability of an adult being chosen?

This is a question taken straight out of an Edexcel exam paper. I think it's a good test of GCSE level probability and algebra. We don't know how many adults there are to begin with so let's say n = number o...
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Answered by Jack M. • Maths tutor
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