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Simplify (2^2)^3

The laws of powers explain that it is possible to add powers together when a power is raised against another. Therefore the answer is as follows 2^(2+3) = 2^5
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Factorise this equation: x^2+3x-10=0

The first stage is to calculate two numbers that multiply together to make the integer in the equation, in this example it's -10. The numbers are 5 and 2. Now these two number should both satisfy the signs (...
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How can one remember the function and the anatomy of the cardiac valves?

There are 4 cardiac (from the Greek 'καρδία', meaning 'heart') valves. Physiology (Function) - The pulmonary and aortic valves prevent the backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery and aorta into the ventr...
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What is the difference between breathing and respiration?

It is understandable why there is confusion between the two terms as we use the term 'respiratory system' to refer to the lungs and associated structures, even though they are not directly involved in the pr...
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A ladder 6.2m long is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is 0.8m from the wall. Calculate the distance the ladder reaches up the wall, giving your answer to two decimal points.

Using the information given, we can draw a diagram of the ladder leaning against the wall. As the wall is at 90 degrees to the ground, we can see that the ladder, wall and ground form a right-angled triangle...
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