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How to learn a Latin GCSE set text?

Merely memorising a set text is neither fun nor advisable as you could be given any section in the exam. To really understand what the author means, as well as be able to translate it, you should read the La...
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Answered by Alice D. • Latin tutor
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Savoir vs. Connaître - How to know the difference?

Unlike the English language where one verb 'to know' is sufficient, it can be quite difficult to remember which one to use in French. So here are some simple rules to get you started! Firstly, let's look at ...
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Answered by Jamie A. • French tutor
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What are some key differences between sound and light waves?

Sound waves have mass, as they are the longitudinal (along the path of the wave) vibration shockwave of molecule, while light waves do not, as they are the transverse displacement of just energy. Sound waves...
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Answered by Yaniv P. • Physics tutor
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Finding the derivative of a polynomial.

Take any polynomial, eg/ y=x 3 + 1 / 2 x 2 -3x+9. Then dy / dx =3x , +x-3, in this case. This is because, when deriving in this sense, you take each term in x, multiply it by its index, and reduce that index...
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How to determine the number of unique real roots of a quadratic equation.

Take any quadratic equation, eg/ 3x 2 +4x-2=5 , and rearrange to equal 0 , ie/ 3x 2 +4x-7=0 (if you have an expression, ie/ there is no equals sign, then simply equate the expression to 0 ). Now, we use the ...
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Answered by Yaniv P. • Maths tutor
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