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A group of 5 people order 2 8 inch pizzas, with heights 2cm and 1cm, and density 3/pi g/cm^3, and 5/pi g/cm^3 respectively. If they divide each pizza evenly, how much pizza, in grams, does each person eat? Use 1 inch = 2.5 cm.

This is a slightly advanced GCSE question, involving multiple steps. Each step is quite simple however.First, set out the known variables. Note that the 8 inches is the pizza diameter.r = 8*2.5/2 = 20/2 =...

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Solve the following simultaneous equations: 3x + y = 11, 2x + y = 8

This problem can be solved by using elimination.Label 3x + y = 11 as equation (1) and 2x + y = 8 as equation (2).We first want to eliminate one of the variables so that we can then reach a value for the o...

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How can I find the correct list of solutions whilst solving a trigonometry equation?

If you are unsure of the number of solutions to an equation, it is always best to start with a diagram. By drawing a diagram then marking out the boundaries specified in the question, it is easy to visual...

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What are the three types of conformity?

Compliance: Changing public behaviour but not private beliefs in order to fit in with the group. Identification: Changing public behaviour and private beliefs but only when WITH the group. Internalisation...

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What are the similarities and differences between gravitational and electric fields?

Both gravitational and electric field obey inverse square laws (e.g. F(grav)=GMm/r^2 and F(electric)=kq1q2/r^2 where GMm and kq1q2 are constants). They both act between two bodies without any means of con...

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