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How do I solve the equation x^2 = 3x - 1 ?

First, we need to rearrange the equation into a quadratic. A quadratic equation will always have a squared element. 

To this, we move everything over to the left hand side of the equation and ...

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Answered by Matthew W. Maths tutor
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What are complex numbers?

A complex number is a number made up of a real and imaginary part. 

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Answered by Chris W. Maths tutor
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How do you prove that (3^n)-1 is always a multiple of 2?

Proof by Induction: The method of Proof by Induction is a simple but very powerful t...

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Answered by Saleem A. Maths tutor
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How do you add or subtract complex numbers?

A complex number has the form a+bi. We call a the 'real' bit (ie. the bit on a regular number line) and b is the 'imaginary' bit.
To add or subtract complex numbers you just add the real bits of both...

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Answered by Chloe B. Maths tutor
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How to sum an arithmetic progression?

Whilst it is very easy to just plug the numbers into the formula you are given on your formula sheet there is a much faster and more intuitive method of doing this. If we have n numbers beginning at a wit...

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Answered by Vandan P. Maths tutor
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