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How should I approach my GCSE maths paper?

The way that papers are set is that you usually can allow just over a minute for each mark. This means if a question is 6 marks, it should take about 6 minutes to answer. It is generally a good idea to be...

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Answered by Kemba M. Maths tutor
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Find the coordinates that correspond to the maximum point of the following equation: y = −16x^2 + 160x - 256

To solve this problem, the maximum and minimum points of equations can be deduced through the differentiation process. This looks at the gradient of the function and the maximum/minimum value occurs wh...

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Answered by Michael W. Maths tutor
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Find the factors of x^3−7x−6

To find the factors of x3-7x-6, a method called equating coefficients can be used.

Firstly, set the equation to zero and find a suitable number which satisfies the equation, in...

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Answered by Michael W. Maths tutor
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simultaneous equations - 2x + y = 7 and 3x -y = 8

there are a few main ways to solve simultaneous equations: find an equal like term. In this case y and add or subtract the two equations together to isolate one of x or y. 

Another way of...

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Answered by Josh M. Maths tutor
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What is the value of x if x^2 - 3x +2=0?

This question can be difficult to see where to start, but can be quite easily solved once you realise what you have to do Firstly, let ax2+ bx + c =0. If this is also true, a=1, b= -3, and c...

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Answered by Charlotte S. Maths tutor
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