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What is SQL? I know it's a 'query' language, but what does that mean?

As you said, SQL is a query language that is used for databases. A 'query' language when referring to databases means that it is the language used to get information out of the database. Databases can be ver...
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Answered by Lauren G. Computing tutor
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What do 0s and 1s have anything to do with Boolean Logic?

In computers, everything is represented with 0s and 1s. While Boolean Logic is often explained using the terms 'true' and 'false', these are actually represented by the numbers 0 and 1. 0 means 'false' and 1...
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How do I factorise x^2 ​- 4?

This is similar to other factorisation problems such as x 2 + 5x - 6. In this problem, you would find prime factors of -6 that add up to 5 (In this case -3, -2). Now, do the exact same with this problem! Thi...
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Answered by Lauren G. Maths tutor
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How do I know when to use the subjunctive?

This is a really common concern because, even though we have the subjunctive in English, it isn't used nearly as commonly as in Spanish and is often used incorrectly! The first thing to remember is that the ...
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Answered by Lottie M. Spanish tutor
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How much detail on my extra curricular activities should I include in my Oxbridge personal statement?

This is one of the areas in which Oxbridge most differs from other Russel Group universities. You should only mention extra curricular activities if they are directly relevant to the subject you want to stud...
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