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Solve the equation [(3x + 3)/2x] + 2x - 1 = -3

In this question we are trying to find all the possible solutions of the variable x that will satisfy the given equation. Firstly, we see there is a denominator on one of the terms so we multiply all the ter...
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Solve x^2+6x+5=0 for x

x 2 +6x+5=(x+5)*(x+1)=0 therefore x+5=0 or x+1=0, hence x=-5 and x=-1
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x^2 - 10x + 33 ≡ (x - a)^2 + b. Work out the value of a and b.

x 2 - 10x + 33 ≡ (x - a ) 2 + b Work out the value of a and b . Our aim here is to write the expression on the left in the same form as the one on the right so that we can compare the two. Therefore, conside...
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How do you solve algebraic fractions with quadratics?

First you need to remove the fractions from each side, take the equation: (x+1)/(x+3) = (2x-1)/(3x-1) now multiply by x+3 to give x+1 = (2x-1)(x+3)/(3x-1) now multiply by (3x-1) to give (3x-1)(x+1)=(2x-1)(x+...
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What is the difference between the exam technique for an "outline" or "state" question and an "explain" or "discuss" question?

A "state", "describe" or "outline" question is not looking for analysis or explanation, merely accrate and relevant knowledge. The question will likely be a 4-marker and look so...
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