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A linear sequence starts: a+2b, a+6b, a+10b, ..., ... The 2nd term has a value of 8. The 5th term has a value of 44. Work out the values of a and b.

We know the values for the 2nd and 5th terms and already have the 2nd term as an equation but not the 5th. Therefore, we need to start by working out what exactly the 5th term is in terms of a and b. From...

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Answered by Molly T. Maths tutor
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Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 7x + 6 = 0

To solve a quadratic equation of the form Ax2 + Bx + C = 0, where, in this example, A=1, B=7 and C=6, we need to factorise the left-hand side of the equation. To do this we first need to write ...

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Answered by Caitlin J. Maths tutor
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Two fair six sided dice, called A and B, are rolled and the results are added together. The sum of the dice is 8, what is the probability that two fours were rolled?

We know that A+B = 8 so we should first count the number of ways that the two dice could total 8. (A = 2, B = 6), (A=3, B=5), (A=4, B=4), (A=5, B=3) , (A=6, B= 2) -- this gives 5 possible waysWe also know...

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Answered by Jak M. Maths tutor
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Find the gradient of the straight line with equation 4x+3y=12

To answer the question the equation given must be rearranged into the straight line formula, y=mx+c, where m is the gradient of the slopeminus 4x from both sides, we now have 3y=12-4xthen divide through...

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Answered by Constance N. Maths tutor
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Solve the inequality x^2+2x-8<0

-4<x<2Work out using whiteboard

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Answered by Abdullah S. Maths tutor
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