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What were the causes of the First World War?

At a surface level, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand can be seen as the main cause, but this was just the catalyst for bubbling tensions which would have resulted in a war regardless. There were...
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simplfy x/3 + x/4

When simplifying algebraic fractions, first times all the components by the denominator (number on the bottom) of the first component. In this case, that is 3. x/3 times 3 = x and x/4 time 3 = 3x/4. This is ...
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How to structure an essay for History SL/HL paper 2?

Before we even start writing, look at the question. See if it helps you structure the essay in any way. Does it say what areas should be discussed? For example, "Compare and contrast two totalitarian le...
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How do I know when to use preterit or imperfect tense?

This is something that many students struggle with but luckily it is simpler than it seems and once you know it, you know it! I like to use an example that I can refer back to if I get confused: Estaba leyen...
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At what angle does total internal reflection occur?

This question is to do with the refraction that occurs when a light ray hits a boundary between two media of different refractive index. We know that the relationship between the angle of incidence and angle...
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