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Solve 4x + 6 = 3

This is an example of a linear equation. 
To find x we can apply the same operations to both sides in order to isolate x.
First we can subtract 6 from both sides.
This gives us 4x on the le...

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Answered by Tom B. Maths tutor
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How do I solve equations with modulus functions on both sides?

Whilst it is possible to do it algebraically, it's usually easier to solve it graphically. For example: for which values of x is |x+2| = |3x-6|. By sketching the graphs of y=|x+2| and y=|3x-6|, it is e...

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Answered by Seb G. Maths tutor
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Rearranging Formulae

To rearrange a formula, it is required that you group variables in certain ways, to leave you with the desired form.

For example,

Rearrange y=3x^2+3 to make x...

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Answered by Alex H. Maths tutor
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I did all the past papers but I still only achieved a C grade, what am I doing wrong?

Doing the Past Papers only gives you a general idea of what types of questions will come up in your exam. Every exam will be different and will have those particular questions which require knowledge o...

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Answered by Hao-Yuan C. Maths tutor
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How does Pythagoras Theorem work?

The Pythagoras Theorem only works with right-angled triangles. If you see a triangle other than right-angled triangles, then you do not need to apply the Pythagoras Theorem. The right-angled triangle h...

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Answered by Kamran H. Maths tutor
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