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How do I calculate the 100th term of the sequence 15, 8, 1, -6...

A sequence means a pattern, so the first thing to do is find the pattern. First try seeing what the difference between the numbers is. 15-7=8, 8-7=1, 1-7=6, so the pattern must be to subtract 7 each time....

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How do I find the derivative of 2^x?

To find the derivative of any number to the power "x", such as 2x, 5x, or even 4.13x, we first consider the general form ax. We need to be a little cr...

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explain diffusion and give an example

diffusion is the movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration through a semi permeable membrane. an example would be the movement of food molecules through the gut wall as they p...

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Answered by Charlie H. Biology tutor
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what is a risk factor

risk factor is something which increases your chance of developing a particular disease.  risk factor of coronory heart disease is diet due to the atheroma developed from the fatty material deposited in t...

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what is eutrophication

eutrophication is whereby excess feriliser from farmland has run off into areas of water such as lakes or rivers. algae growth is promoted due to the rise in phosphates. in turn  the remaining oxygen in t...

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