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Solve the simultaneous equations: 4x+5y=13 and 3x-2y=27

Equation 1 is 4x+5y=13 - multiply it by 3, Equation 2 is 3x-2y=27 - multiply it by 4, New equation 1 is 12x+15y=39, New equation 2 is 12x-8y=108, Subtract new equation 2 from new equation 1 - 23y=-69 therefo...
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Solve the simultaneous equations: (1) x^2 + y^2 = 25 and (2) y - 3x = 13

Sub (2) y = 13 + 3x into (1)x^2 + (13 + 3x)^2 = 25x^2 + 169 + 39x + 39x + 9x^2 = 2510x^2 + 78x + 144 = 05x^2 + 39x + 72 = 0 (/2)5 72 = 360 - need a b=360 such that a+b=39a = 24 b = 155x^2 + 24x + 15x + 72 = ...
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Square ABCD has length (x+3)cm and area 10cm^2. Show x^2 + 6x = 1

First sketch square ABCD. Split length into 3cm and then xcm for side AB and the same for side AD. Split the area of this square into 4 segments (a, b, c and d) such that a is a 3cm by 3cm square, b and c ar...
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How do I memorise quotes?

The best way I have found through trial and error is to first create flashcards of those quotes. This lets you break down the many quotes you may need to remember into more manageable pieces of information. ...
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How should I go about analysing a text?

Before writing, read through the text and highlight anything that stands out to you. If it sounds funny or colloquial, then there is usually a point to be written about. For example, using an informal style ...
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