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A linear sequence starts: a+2b, a+6b, a+10b, ..., ... The 2nd term has a value of 8. The 5th term has a value of 44. Work out the values of a and b.

We know the values for the 2nd and 5th terms and already have the 2nd term as an equation but not the 5th. Therefore, we need to start by working out what exactly the 5th term is in terms of a and b. From...

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Answered by Molly T. Maths tutor
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"Shylock is a Villain, through and through" Discuss.

In 'The Merchant of Venice', Shylock is positioned by Shakespeare as villainous through most of the play; other characters refer to him as "Jew-dog" or simply as "the Jew", relying on ...

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Answered by Meredith B. English tutor
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What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

The primary role of progesterone is to thicken the lining of the uterus in order to prepare for pregnancy. It thickens the endometrium that allows for implantation of the embryo. The progesterone also inh...

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Answered by Anna G. Biology tutor
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What is the definition of osmosis?

There are some key components which define osmosis in relation to simple diffusion. Osmosis is the movement of specifically water. In addition, it occurs through water channels (aquaporins). Osmosis occur...

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Answered by Bea F. Biology tutor
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Describe how differential gene causes the production of specialized cells from stem cells. (A-Level)

All stem cells contain the same genes, but not all of these genes are expressed. Signalling causes certain genes to become activated within a stem cell. Only these activated genes are transcribed into mRN...

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Answered by Maymoona E. Biology tutor
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