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Explain the use of the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.

To explain this to a student, I would start by explaining the general formula for a quadratic equation, (ax^2 + bx + c = 0). Then I would show using an example, how the a,b and c can be substituted with numb...
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Why is 2-trichloroethanoic acid such a strong acid?

Cl is very electronegative, which makes it electron withdrawing. This means the three Cl substituents pull electrons from the O-H bond. This causes further polarisation of the O-H bond, which means there is ...
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Which is the more powerful between a parliamentary and presidential system of governmentt?

Before answering this question it is necessary to consider the three branches of government: the executive, judiciary and the legislature. This enables us to evaluate the checks put on those in power, and th...
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How would you work out the length of an hypotenuse, if the length of the opposite side is 3 cm and the length of the opposite side is 4 cm?

You would use Pythagoras theorem, which states, a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Where a is the opposite side to the angle, b is the side adjacent to the angle and c is the hypotenuse. So if a = 3 cm, and b = 4 cm, c^2 woul...
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Solve the simultaneous equations: 2x+2y=12 x-y=8 You must show your working

The first thing we want to do is change the first equation so it's either all x's or all y's, we don't want a mixture. Now looking at the bottom equation, we can rearrange it by adding y to both sides. This ...
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