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How do I simplify surds?

In order to simplify a surd you need to look at the factors of the number under the square root. You can then multiply together the square roots of the factors.

For example if you wanted ...

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Answered by Sarah M. Maths tutor
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Differentiating (x^2)(sinx) Using the Product Rule

Firstly, what is the product rule? What does it actually say? Well, it tells us how to differentiate a function of the form uv - the product of the functions u and v. If y = u...

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Answered by Edward M. Maths tutor
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Solve these simultaneous equations. 2x + y = 10 and 3x + 4y = 25.

2x + y = 10 (1)

3x + 4y = 25 (2)

1. Eliminate y.

Method 1:

(1) x 4:

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Answered by Daisy D. Maths tutor
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When should I use the quadratic formula?

If you're asked to solve a quadratic equation, you could factorise it, or you could use the quadratic formula. The quickest way is to factorise, but sometimes the numbers are too tricky to factorise, (...

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Answered by Sarah M. Maths tutor
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A right-angled triangle has base 10cm and height 4cm. What is the area of the triangle?

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