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How to do add or subtraction fractions?

A fraction a/b consists of a numerator (the part above the bar, a in this example) and a denominator (the part below the bar, b here). In order to add or subtract fractions, we need to make sure the denom...

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Answered by Michelle L. Maths tutor
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Given that y > 0, find ∫((3y - 4)/y(3y + 2)) dy (taken from the Edexcel C4 2016 paper)

This can't be integrated directly as y appears in the numerator and denominator. This is an indication that you must integrate by parts. A/y + B/(3y+2) = (3y - 4)/y(3y + 2) A and B must be found. Multiply...

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Answered by Saskia S. Maths tutor
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A rectangle has an area of 20 cm^2.  Its length and width are enlarged by scale factor 3.  Find the area of the enlarged rectangle.

Area Scale Factor = (Scale Factor)2

If the scale factor is 3 then:

ASF = 32

ASF = 9

Area of enlarged rectangle = 20x9

Area of enlarged rectangle = ...

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Answered by Melanie U. Maths tutor
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Rearrange the formula: m = 2ab/4c+b to make b the subject

m = 2ab/4c+b [times both sides by (4c+b)]

m(4c+b) = 2ab (expand the bracket)

4cm+bm = 2ab (take away bm from both sides)

4cm = 2ab - bm (take out b as the common factor)

4cm = ...

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Answered by Melanie U. Maths tutor
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The line L passes through the points (-2,3) and (6,9). How do I find the equation of the line that is parallel to L and passes through the point (5,-1)?

  1. Find the gradient of line L. The gradient can be defined as the "change in y" divided by the "change in x". For this situation, the "change in y" would be 9 - 3 = 6. Th...
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Answered by Justin C. Maths tutor
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