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A curve is defined by the equation y = (x + 3)(x – 4). Find the coordinates of the turning point of the curve.

The turning point of a curve is the point at which it will turn, therefore, either the maximum or minimum point. Firstly, you need to expand out the brackets so the equation looks like a standard curve equat...
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0.15^2 x (1-0.15)^3 to 2 s.f

BIDMASFirst must donwhat is inside the brackets1-0.15 = 0.85Next must do the indices 0.85^3= 0.6141250.15^2 =0.0225Then multiply0.0225 x 0.614125 = 0.01381781shorten to 2 s.f0.014
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Why is the bond angle in an amide ion smaller than the bond angle in a molecule of ammonia?

The nitrogen atom in both NH 3 and NH 2 - has 8 outer shell electrons. In NH 3 , 3 pairs of these electrons are used in covalent bonding to hydrogen atoms and the remaining 2 electrons exist as a lone pair. ...
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The population of a town in 2014 was 80058. This was a 65% increase on its population in 1994. What was the population in 1994?

Firstly, look at what the question is asking you to find out. You need to work out the population from 1994. You are told that there was an increase from 1994 to 2014. Therefore you can take the population i...
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How does Priestley present the character of Sheila in 'An Inspector Calls'?

Sheila Birling is arguably one of the strongest and most complex characters in 'An Inspector Calls', due to her depth of feeling, and the change that her character undergoes throughout the play. At the start...
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