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A fair die has six faces numbered 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, and 3. The die is rolled twice and the number showing on the uppermost face is recorded. Find the probability that the sum of the two numbers is at least three.

There are a couple of ways to approach this. A grid showing all the possibilities can be drawn up, which would help to illustrate the solution a little more explicitly. For now, let's talk through the log...

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Answered by Anthony S. Maths tutor
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Calculate the mean value of 34,35,36,32,39.

Mean is the average value, to calculate it you have to add up all the values and divide it by the number of values.So in this case, adding up: 34 + 35 + 36 + 32 + 39 = 176Then, divide the sum by number of...

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Answered by Haushala T. Maths tutor
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Given the two equations [1](3x + 4y = 23) and [2](2x + 3y = 16), find the values of x and y

One way to find the values of x and y is to substitute the value of x into one of the equations. To sub in x we need to rearrange an equation to get x on its own. We can change the second equation to x = ...

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Answered by Stephen H. Maths tutor
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A brother and sister share some pocket money together in the ratio of 4:7. The brother receives £18 less than his sister. How much pocket money do the brother and sister get each?

The brother receives £18 less, meaning the sister receives £18 more than the brother.7 - 4= 3. This means that 3 parts of the ratio is equal to £18, therefore 1 part of the ratio is equal to £6.Brother ge...

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Answered by Jojo D. Maths tutor
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A block of mass M lies stationary on a rough plane inclined at an angle x to the horizontal. Find a general expression relating the coeffecient of friction between the block and the plane and the angle x. At what angle does the box begin to slide?

The first step to any problem is to draw a suitable diagram. Here we draw a free body diagram, marking the angle x, the friction force F, normal reaction force N and weight of the block Mg. "Stat...

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Answered by Elliot G. Maths tutor
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