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Find values of x for which 2x^2 < 5x + 12

Start by rearranging the inequality - make sure the sign next to the x2 term is positive to make it easier: 

2x-5x - 12< 0

Next step is to factorise this quadratic...

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Answered by Sean B. Maths tutor
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Write 0.185 as a percentage

Times by 100

0.185 X 100= 18.5%

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Answered by Emily P. Maths tutor
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Show that 3/10 + 2/15= 13/30

First make the denominator the same

3/10 X3 

2/15 X2

=9/30 + 4/30

=13/30

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Answered by Emily P. Maths tutor
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Expand and simplify 3(m + 4) – 2(4m + 1)

Multiply through the 3 of the first bracket to get 3m +12. Then multiply out the second bracket by -2 to get -8m -2.

Write it out in a line: 3m + 12 - 8m -2

Simplify: -5m +10

Divide b...

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Answered by Tutor49422 D. Maths tutor
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A bag contains 5 blue marbles and 5 red marbles. If marbles are NOT replaced after being selected from the bag, what is the probability (in percentage) of picking 2 red marbles? Give your answer to one decimal place.

As there are a total of 10 marbles in the bag, then the probability of picking a red marble is 5/10. When the next marble is selected, there are only 9 marbles left in the bag since the red marble has not...

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Answered by Peter B. Maths tutor
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