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How do I solve a simultaneous equation with more unknowns than equations?

If a set of equations has more unknowns than equations, you cannot get a value for each unknown. However, you can find the relationships between the variables.Start by rearranging one variable in terms of...

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How do I simplify a surd?

To simplify a surd, remember thatsqrt(a*b) = sqrt(a)sqrt(b)If either a or b are square numbers, you can simply write its square root. Hence, to simplify a surd, you must look for any ...

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Answered by Hayden M. Maths tutor
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What are simultaneous equations and how do I solve them?

E.g you have 2 equations and have to set them equal to each other. 
2x + 3y = 6 
-3x +  y = 2

multiply first equation by 3, second by 2 to get
6 x + 9y = 18
-6 x +...

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Answered by Susanne K. Maths tutor
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In integration, what does the +c mean and why does it disappear if you have limits?

When you differentiate, the constant disappears, because it is not dependent of the variable. So when you integrate, you have to add the constant again. However, you can't know the vaulue of c without ...

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What if my equation doesn't factorise?

For all quadratic equations, you can use the quadratic formula. Given an equation of the form ax2+bx+c, you can plug those va...

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