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How do I solve an equation where there are unknowns on both sides of the equation?

Golden rule: Do the Same thing to both sides of the equation Approach in 4 steps 1) Multiply out any brackets 2) Gather the like terms (Use analogy of apples and oranges) 3) Get all unknown terms to one s...

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Answered by Chris B. Maths tutor
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Integrate x*cos(x)

As there are 2 x terms in the integral we will use integration by parts. Remember;  ∫u*(dv/dx)dx =  uv -  ∫v*(du/dx)dx (found by integrating the product rule). From xcos(x) we need to decide which x term ...

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Answered by Rebecca W. Maths tutor
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"Solve cos(3x +20) = 0.6 for 0 < x < 360" - why are there more than one solution, and how do I find all of them?

The important part of this question is to really understand what the cosine function looks like, many students will use their calculators to find arccos(0.6) = 53.13 degrees, but not find the other soluti...

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Answered by Martyn F. Maths tutor
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What's the point of writing my mathematics well if I don't get extra marks for it?

Although strictly speaking you get no extra marks for writing out your mathematics clearly and logically, getting into the habit of doing so can help your work in a lot of ways: 1. You ca...

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Answered by Oliver B. Maths tutor
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Bob has £500 and gives 70% to Edmund and 40% of what is left to George. Work out how much money each person has.

Follow the order of the question-  take 70% of £500 = 7 times 10% of £500 = 7x£50 = £350.

Therefore Edmund has £350.

Bob now has £500-£350=£150. This needs to be split between Bob and George...

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Answered by Daniel B. Maths tutor
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