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How do you multiply an "number" with powers for example a^3 * a^6

When multiplying powers: we add the powers together (3+6) so we get a^9 When dividing powers: we subtract the powers so a^6/a^3 =(6-3)= a^3 When adding or subtracting them we do not change the power. We m...

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Answered by Bryony S. Maths tutor
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y=6x+2 Find the gradient of the line and the y intersect

y=mx+c where m = gradient and c = the y-intersect hence gradient= 6 and y-intersect=2

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Answered by Hugh B. Maths tutor
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y= 6x + 2, Find the gradient of the line and the y-intersect

y=mx+c where m is the gradient and c is the y-intersect hence gradient=6 and y-intersect = 2 . this can also be found by differentiating the equations dy/dx = 6 and setting x=0 to find the y value.

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Answered by Hugh B. Maths tutor
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If x^2 = 16, why isn't the answer just x = 4?

You're right that x = 4 is a solution to the equation - but the problem is it's not the only solution, x = -4 also works.You have to be careful not to take a shortcut by simply taking the square root of b...

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Answered by Laurie D. Maths tutor
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solve 2x^2+4x-7=0

Notice that this is a quadratic. First you should try factorisation, then if unsuccessful try completing the square (or the quadratic formula). In this example, factorisation is not possible (I can this f...

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Answered by Katie W. Maths tutor
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