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A straight line passes trough the points A(-4;7); B(6;-5); C(8;t). Use an algebraic method to work out the value of t.

We can write the equation of a straight line like y=ax+b, where a and b are constants. If a point is on the line, the equation will be true for the x,y of the point.Now start with point A: 7 = (-4)a + b. Res...
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A drawer contains ten identical yellow socks, eight identical blue socks and four identical pink socks. Amrita picks socks from from the drawer without looking. What is the smallest number of socks she must pick to be sure that she has at least two pairs

(question continued): of matching socks? A) 5 B) 6 C) 8 D) 11 E) 13 Answer: Try applying each number starting from the smallest, you will find that with 6 socks there will always be at least 2 pairs of somet...
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How does Orwell explore the threat to individuality in 1984?

A useful way to approach this question might be to think about the political context in which Orwell wrote 1984. Orwell's novel can be seen as a reaction to the totalitarian systems of government which emerg...
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I have too many things I want to mention in my statement but not enough characters - how do I know what to miss out?

Your personal statement is the best place to show the admissions tutors what extra curricular things you do. All of your academic exam results will be included with your application when you have entered you...
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis is cell division as a result of normal cell growth that occurs in all tissue types to replace old cells as they become senescent. This result of mitotic cell division is two daughter cells with ident...
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