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Give the possible values of x when x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0

First, when faced with a question like this you must factorise the expression. So we need to factorise x2-5x+4 into 2 linear parts. (Linear terms are terms without any powers of x). To do this,...

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Answered by Sam D. Maths tutor
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Explain why cell surface membranes are also called 'phospholipid bilayers'?

A cell surface membrane is made up of a type of molecules called phospholipids, so what is a phospholipid bilayer? The first step would be to break down the term. ‘Phosph...

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Answered by Jamie C. Biology tutor
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Question: Expand (p + 2)(p - 5)

Expanding - or geting rid of brackets. Make sure you multiply everything by everything! Correct: p2 +2p -5p -10 = p2 -3p -10     Wrong: p2 + 2p -5 ...forgot that the -5 al...

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Answered by Abdul N. Maths tutor
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Describe the process of transcription

Transcription takes place in the nucleus and is the first stage of protein synthesis. RNA polymerase attaches to the DNA double helix at the promoter sequence and unwinds the helix by breaking the hydroge...

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Answered by Jess D. Biology tutor
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How do I approach a literature or film essay question?


The idea of writing an analytical essay in French can seem daunting at first but it is important to feel confident, as the long essay questions can make up a considerable percentage of the marks in ...

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Answered by Carys R. French tutor
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