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Factorise x² + 10x + 16

 
 
This is a quadratic equation.
When we are asked to facorise a quadratic equation, we should label the 3 parts of it a, b and c.
 
x² + 10x + 16
a   b    c         so  a =...

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Answered by Andrew W. Maths tutor
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How to integrate cos^2(x) ? ("cos squared x")

We can't integrate cos^2(x) as it is, so we want to change it into another form. We can easily do this using trig identities.

1) Recall the double angle formula:

c...

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Answered by Ella N. Maths tutor
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How do you solve the #EdexcelMaths question?

Remember the uproar on Twitter about an Edexcel GCSE Maths paper, sparking the #EdexcelMaths trend on Twitter? Whether you do or don't, the question that caused the controversy is with...

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Answered by Curtis M. Maths tutor
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How to use trigonometry to find angles or lengths

Before starting any calculations it makes sense for the new practitioner to use the handy "soh-cah-toa" rule which means that you use:

- sine with the opposite and hypotenuse si...

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Answered by Bradley L. Maths tutor
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How do you solve an equation with brackets?

If you are given an equation with brackets, one way to solve it is to multiply out the brackets. Follow the example below:

Solve the equation: 2(a + 5) = 16

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Answered by Emma G. Maths tutor
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