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Should I include opposing arguments in my exam essays?

This depends on how you wish to construct your argument. One on hand, if you were asked "What factors enabled the improvement of the West German economy following the Second World War?", your argum...
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What are the trade-offs with other macroeconomic policy objectives of a fall in the unemployment rate?

When answering an exam question such as this it is crucial to get down the key definitions, this also helps you when it comes to structuring an answer. For example, laying out the MEPOs in the introduction w...
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Solve the equation: x^2 +8x + 12 = 0

This is a classic GCSE-style equation :) 1) Always write out the original equation for clarity (and so that you don't have to look back at the question constantly) :)x^2 + 8x + 12 = 02) Notice that this is q...
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Find the derivative of y = 3x^4 - 10x^2+7x

The method used to find the derivative (dy/dx) of the equation is to: "Multiply the coefficient of x by the power then deduct the power x is raised to by 1" Step 1: 3x^4 Carry the power of 4 down a...
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Solve the simultaneous equations E.g. 2x + y = 18 and x − y = 6.

Simultaneous equations can be solved in many ways. The two main ways are "solving for x and y" and the other is "substituting for x and y". Because in this example we are given "line...
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