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Expand and simplify (x+4)(x-5).

For this, we use the FOIL method of expanding brackets; start by multiplying the FIRST terms of each bracket together to get xx=x^2. Next multiply the OUTSIDE elements, ie the first element in the fir...

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Answered by Alex J. Maths tutor
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Find the first differential with respect to x of y=tan(x)

To answer, we must be familiar with several trigonometric identities and expressions; first notice that tan(x)=sin(x)/cos(x). Now our function is a quotient of two functions of x that we can easily differ...

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Answered by Alex J. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equations: y=2x+2, y=x^2 - 1

The solution to this question can be obtained algebraically using substitution. As both equations are equal to y, this also means they are equal to each other. So firstly, substitute the simpler equation ...

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Answered by Sahil N. Maths tutor
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Why is it that when I am asked to factorise 3x^2-13x-10, I am not able to cancel two of the x's so that the answer is 3x-13-10?

This is because to be able to cancel an 'x' in the equation the 'x' needs to be multiplying every constant. For example, if you were to think of the 'x' as equaling 3 in the question above, then the 10 wo...

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Answered by Victoria W. Maths tutor
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What's Pythagoras Theorem and how can I use it?

Pythagoras theorem is: A^2 + B^2 = C^2. This might look confusing but it is actually quite simple. Pythagoras can only be used on a RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLE! Then what you do is that the side of the triangle...

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Answered by Gabrielle S. Maths tutor
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