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What's the best way to assess a source written by a historian in an exam?

It's really important that in an exam situation you read the sources very carefully; it's far too tempting to race through and miss what the historian is trying to say. When the exam starts, put your pen dow...
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Answered by Rachel C. History tutor
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How should I analyse a historical source?

Analysing a historical source can be very intimidating, but by simple systems it can become a far more approachable endeavour. On effective system in source analysis is using the 5W1H method, also known as “...
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Answered by Ewen M. History tutor
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simplify c^4 x c^3

when multiplying indices you need to add the powers (only if the base number is the same -> need to ensure they are denoted with the same letter) 4 + 3 = 7 therefore the answer is c^7
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Answered by Alice V. Maths tutor
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simplify (3x^2 - x - 2) / (x^2 - 1)

factorise the top fraction: 3x^2 - x - 2 = (3x + 2)(x - 1) factorise the bottom fraction: x^2 -1 = (x + 1)(x - 1) cancel out the (x - 1) and the final result is (3x + 2) / (x + 1)
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Answered by Alice V. Maths tutor
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When would you use the subjunctive and how is it formed?

The subjunctive is used as a way to express doubt, possibility, or necessity of an action or situation happening. In a more broad sense it is used in sentences that are not assertions but rather express an u...
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Answered by Ben H. French tutor
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