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Factorise 3𝑝𝑞4 − 12𝑞2𝑝6 fully.

3pq4 - 12q2p6 = 3(pq4-4q2p6) = 3p(q4-4q2p5) = 3pq2(q2-4p5)

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Answered by Ellica M. Maths tutor
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Adam gets a bonus of 30% of £80. Katy gets a bonus of £28. Work out the difference between the bonus Adam gets and the bonus Katy gets.

Adam = 30% x £80 = 0.3 x 80 = £24 bonusKaty = £28 bonus£28 - £24 = £4Therefore, there's a £4 difference between the bonus Adam gets and the bonus Katy gets.

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Answered by Ellica M. Maths tutor
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(x+2)(x-3) expand and simplify

A key algebraic technique for double brackets is FOILx^2 -3x + 2x -6simplify furtherx^2 -x -6can check by factorisingthe integers adds to make "the number" and multiply to make "the x"...

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Answered by Grace F. Maths tutor
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How can I find the stationary points of a parabola given it's equation?

You can find the stationary points by differentiating the equation and then solving it for zero. What this means, is that you can take the power of the Xs in the equation, and differentiate by bringing th...

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Answered by Miriam A. Maths tutor
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Solve algebraically the simultaneous equations 2x^2-y^2=17 and x+2y=1

To solve these equations, we have to rearrange the second equation to make x ‘the subject’ and then we can substitute it into the first one. First, subtract 2y from both sides so x=1-2yNext substitute thi...

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Answered by Benjamin H. Maths tutor
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