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In what way does Bourdieu challenge the concept of meritocracy in education?

Bourdieu does this through his 3 forms of 'capital'. The normal usage of the term capital relates to currency, or the tools we use to navigate through society. Bourdieu extends this concept to include...

Answered by Connor N. • Sociology tutor

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Solve the equation cos2x - 5cosx = 2

cos2x= 2cos^2x - 1

2cos^2x - 1 - 5cosx = 2

Let cosx = y

2y^2 - 5y - 3 = 0

(2y + 1)(y + 3) = 0

y = -1/2 or -3

cosx = -1/2 or -3

x = 120 degrees

Answered by Pearl V. • Maths tutor

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Expand the expression (1+3x)^1/3 up to the term x^3.

= 1 + 3x1/3 + (1/3-2/3)(3x)^2 + (1/3*-2/3*-5/3)(3x)^3

= 1 + x - 2x^2 + 10x^3

Answered by Pearl V. • Maths tutor

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Pushing a mass up a slope and energy

Please note: knowledge of the SUVAT equations, friction and trigonometry is required for this thread.

Answered by Daniel S. • Maths tutor

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What is a liquidity ratio?

Liquidity ratios help the firm to gauge on its ability to pay off its short-term debts. Generally, the higher the ration, the better is the vompany's position to pay off its debt. The most common liqu...

Answered by Fahmeed R. • Accounting tutor

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