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How do I survive the Oxbridge interview process for humanities?

The Oxbridge interview process may seem daunting but it doesnt have to be as bad as you think it is. In fact, it isnt as bad as you think it is, because first and foremostly the interviewer wants you to d...

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How should I tackle an unseen piece of text in an exam?

-Read through three times.

-Identify the form of the text. Is it prose? Is it a poem? Is it an advert? Is it even a picture?

-From this point attack the text depending on wh...

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If f(x) = 4x - 7 and f(c) = 9, find the value of c.

To find the value of c, we need to find the value of x in the following: 4x - 7 = 9.

Add seven to both sides: 4x = 16

Divide by 4: x = 4

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Answered by Andrew B. Maths tutor
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Given that 5cos^2(x) - cos(x) = sin^2(x), find the possible values of cos(x) using a suitable quadratic equation.

First, need to get all the terms in the equation to be the same. Using the following identity, it is possible to achieve this:

sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1

1 ...

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Answered by Andrew B. Maths tutor
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How do I plan and structure an essay in an exam?

Writing an essay under exam conditions is daunting, the pressurised environment can sometimes make you forget what you're doing altogether! Here's some tips on planning and structuring an exam essay:

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