Top answers

How do I factorise 12y-18

When we factorise we basically want to put an equation into brackets.Firstly we need to see what can be taken out of both parts of the equation.Both 12 and 18 divide by 6. 12/6= 2 and 18/6 = 3So we can take ...
RG
Answered by Remi G. • Maths tutor
11063 Views

Factorising and Expanding brackets

How to FACTORISE an equation: To avoid confusion; x = xx = multiplication​Take the example; 3x +18 In order to factorise we need to find a common factor for both '3x' and '18' and this number will be taken o...
JB
Answered by Josie B. • Maths tutor
7188 Views

How do I find the maximum/minimum of a function?

Suppose y is a function of x: y = f(x) At the maximum/minimum of the curve y, the first derivative of the function (with respect to x) is equal to zero: dy/dx = 0 To check whether this is a maximum or a mini...
JD
Answered by Josh D. • Maths tutor
25028 Views

What is the ablative case used for and how is it translated?

The ablative case is used in several instances. A noun in the ablative case can usually be translated with the meanings ' by ', ' from ', or ' with '.Certain prepositions or verbs take the ablative case, suc...
LB
Answered by Lara B. • Latin tutor
22750 Views

The two blocs of the Cold War

The Cold War (1947/1991) is known as the "ideological" war between the Western Block (lead by the USA) and the Eastern Block (lead by USSR). USA and its allies, the members of NATO (1949) defended ...
CA
Answered by Claire A. • History tutor
12854 Views