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Factorise x^2 -2x-3

Because of the signs within the equation we know that the factorised solution will be in the form (x+?)(x-?)The two numbers in the brackets have a product of -3 and the sum of -2.In this case, the numbers...

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Answered by Joshua A. Maths tutor
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Find the coordinates of the points where the lines y=x^2-5x+6 and y=x-4 intersect.

At the points of intersection the x and y coordinates will be the same. So we can solve the equations simultaneously to see what solutions to x and y solve both equations.Rearrange the second equation to ...

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Answered by Georgia C. Maths tutor
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what does it mean if "b^2 - 4ac < 0" for a quadratic equation (eg y = a*x^2 + b*x + c)

The question comes from the quadratic equation r = (-b +- sqrt(b2 - 4ac)/2a where r is the root or x coordinate where the line crosses the x-axsis (the y coo...

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Answered by Nick W. Maths tutor
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Solve, by method of substitution, the simultaneous equations: 5x+y=22 2x+y=10

Solve by substitution:5x + y = 22 (1)2x + y = 10 (2)
First let us label the equations 1 and 2. In order to solve this set of equations we need to rearrange one of the equations so that we have...

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Answered by Amy W. Maths tutor
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Solve 8x+ 9 > 1 + 4x

8x + 9 > 1 + 4x . Bring all x values to the Left hand side by subtracting 4x from each side. 8x -4x +9 >1 = 4x +9 >1 Bring all numbers to the right hand side by ...

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Answered by Dominique E. Maths tutor
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