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What is the composition of Parliament and what are its main functions?

Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Queen (the Queen-in-Parliament). Parliament is the British legislature: its role is to pass laws, and it has what is known as parliam...
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How can I get the highest amount of marks for a 100-word answer? [of the writing paper]

Getting a high mark in one of those questions isn't difficult: once you are aware of what the examiners are looking for, it's just a matter of exam technique. The first thing you have to do is read the quest...
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What are some rules of pronunciation to sound more like a native French speaker?

How to Pronounce the French “u” Sound There’s no sound like the French “u” in English. It’s not the same as an English “oo” sound. French has both the English “oo” and a distinct “u” sound, so you’ll want to...
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Answered by Tess A. French tutor
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A ladder 6.8m long is leaning against a wall, the foot of the ladder is 1.5m from the wall, find the height that the ladder reaches up the wall.

Pythagorus' Theorem: A 2 + B 2 = C 2 Therefore... 1.5 2 + B 2 = 6.8 2 = 2.25 + B 2 = 46.24 B 2 = 46.24 - 2.25 = 43.99 SqR of 43.99 = 6.63m [The height the ladder reaches up the wall].
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Answered by Tom G. Maths tutor
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How do I complete the square

Take a look at the expression below: x 2 + 4x + 3 To complete the square you have to focus on the number before the x or the (x coefficient). In this case, this number is 4. To complete the square you take t...
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Answered by Anant M. Maths tutor
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