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when given that y is 20% bigger than x, how can you express this as a ratio of y to x?

First of all, as with every question, we need to write down the information we have. so we know that y is 20% bigger than x meaning y=1.2x. this is because to increase x by 20% you need to multiply by 1.2...

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Answered by Samson G. Maths tutor
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Find the equation of a Circle with centre (2,9) and radius 4.

In the form (x-x1)^2+(y-y1)^2=r^2
Hence equation is: (x-2)^2+(y-9)^2=16

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Answered by Salman D. Maths tutor
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How do you work out the nth term for a linear equation?

For a linear sequence use DNA! This is a formula that can be used to work out the nth term. It is officially written as Dn+alets take an example: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23The "D" stands for the diffe...

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Answered by Danica M. Maths tutor
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Dividing Fractions

Dividing fractions looks hard but is a lot easier than you think! Let's take two fractions: 1/4 and 3/8. If you are asked to divide 1/4 by 3/8 the easiest way to do this is to flip the 3/8 round to give 8...

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Answered by Amy P. Maths tutor
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Solve the simultaneous equations: (1) x^2 + y^2=41 and (2) y=2x-3

First we substitute one x or y into the other equation. The easiest one to put in in this case would be the y in equation (2). So putting the y into (1) you get x^2 + (2x-3)^2=41. Then we expand out the b...

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Answered by Olivia A. Maths tutor
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