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Express 9^(3x+)1 in the form 3^y giving y in the form of ax+b where a and b are constants.

Fistly show that: 93x+1=3y

To find x we need to get the left hand side of the equation to be 3m(3x+1) where 3m

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Answered by Judy G. Maths tutor
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What is the Product Rule?

The product rule is used when differentiating two functions that are multiplied by eachother. The formula for the product rule is: 

U (dv/dx) + V (du/dx)    where 'dv/dx' is the differential of the...

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Answered by Abbie W. Maths tutor
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How do I use Pythagoras?

Pythagoras theorum is used to identify the lengths of any side on a right angle triangle. The theorem is as follows:

a2  + b2 = c2    

We assume that the hyp...

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Answered by Abbie W. Maths tutor
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A book was reduced by 35% in a sale. It's new price is £16. What was the original price ?

Begin by looking at the percentage reduction: 

100% - 35% = 65%

Therefore, 65% = £16 (as this was the price it was reduced to)

1% = £16 ÷ 65 = 0.2462

So to find the ...

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Answered by David W. Maths tutor
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How do I solve simultaneous equations?

When given two simultaneous equations, the first step is to make the factor of one letter equal in both equations. For example, in the example below, we will try to make both equations contain '2b':
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Answered by Lois B. Maths tutor
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