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Solve the following equation: x^2 - 11x + 18 = 0

Use the factorisation method.

Step 1: Rewrite (x + __ )(x + __ ) = 0

Step 2: We need to fill in the blanks. The numbers we require are -2 and -9.

Step 3: We need the values of x, so t...

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Answered by Tutor54985 D. Maths tutor
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With log base 4, solve log(2x+3) + log(2x+15) = 1 + log(14x+5)

How might one simplify this? It looks as though raising both sides to the power 4 is the way to go, but it is not immediately obvious how to do this. In order to get both sides into the form 'log of somet...

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Answered by Sam J. Maths tutor
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What are the main factors when deciding whether or not the Poisson distribution is a suitable model?

The events must occur:

randomly; singly in space or time; independely of each other and at a constant rate

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Answered by Rizwana A. Maths tutor
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Explain how Differentiation by the chain rule works

If the expression to be differentiated is a (differentiable) function of another (differentiable) function, then the chain rule must be applied. For example y= f(g(x)), where f and g are both differentiab...

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Answered by Gwyndaf O. Maths tutor
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can you show me how to solve simultaneous equations?

(Depending on what the pupil wants to get out of this session and their ability I will explain the background of simultaneous equations and draw a graph of two lines and sho that their intersection is the...

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Answered by Ryan A. Maths tutor
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