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Find the Lowest common multiple of 96 and 132

First, split into prime factors- 96= 2^5 * 3 and 132= 2^2 * 3 * 11 Whilst very similar to highest common factor, lowest common multiple is found by comparing the two sets of prime factors, and for each prime...
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What is the ontological argument and its features?

The Ontological Argument (OA) is related to the nature and essence of an object and this argument attempts to prove that God must exist by his very nature. Many philosophers formulate theories to support thi...
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There are n sweets in a bag, 6 of which are orange. If the probablility of eating 2 orange sweets from the bag, one after the other, is 1/3, show that n^2 - n - 90 = 0. State any assumptions made.

We are assuming that the sweets are selected at random. The question says that the sweets are eaten, so we are also assuming that they aren't put back into the bag. The total probability of selecting the two...
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Give an example of a real-world system that would be described by a quadratic equation. Explain the significance of the two real roots, a repeated root, and undefined roots. Is there any significance to a positive or a negative answer in your example?

For a ball that has been thrown, it's height above the ground can be described by a quadratic equation of the time since it was thrown and gives a parabola. The two real roots of the equation are the times w...
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What is the role of the nucleus?

The nucleus is the most important organelle of the cell and acts like a blueprint for how all the cells in your body function. The nucleus also acts as a vault to hold the DNA securely. The main function of ...
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