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How can I be more concise in my essays?

When writing an essay, you need only say what is necessary. Waffling can lead to confusing your point and losing precious marks! My first tip would be to make a clear plan when beginning writing; note your k...
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Answered by Grace W. • English tutor
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Show that 12 cos 30° - 2 tan 60° can be written in the form√ k where k is an integer

Firstly work out (using the sin cos tan triangle and soh cah toa) what cos 30° and tan 60° are equal to so tan 60° = √3 and cos 30° = √3 / 2 then substitute these values into the euqation giving 12 x √3 / 2 ...
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Answered by Eve N. • Maths tutor
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Kelly is trying to work out the two values of w for which 3w - w^3 = 2 Her values are 1 and -1 Are her values correct? You must show your working.

Firstly substitute her first value into the equation so w=1 giving (3 x 1) - (1)^3 = 3 - 1= 2 so her first value for w is correct Next substitute the second value into the equation so w= -1 giving (3 x -1) -...
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Answered by Eve N. • Maths tutor
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GCSE: How do you find the bearing of point B from A?

Draw a line pointing North from point A. Use a ruler to draw a line that joins points A and B. Use a protractor to measure the angle between the line that is North of A and the line that joins A and B This a...
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Answered by Marcel P. • Maths tutor
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Work out 2 and 3/4 x 1 and 5/7 Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

First make each fraction into an improper fraction so on the top of the first fraction it would be 3 + (2 x 4) = 3 + 8 = 11 therefore first fraction = 11/4 for the second fraction the top = 5 + (1 x 7) = 5 +...
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Answered by Eve N. • Maths tutor
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