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Jay, Shelia & Harry share £7200 in the ratio 1:2:5. How much does Harry receive?

Explain how the ratio shows everyone's share of the £7200: 1:2:5 (Jay's share:Sheila's Share:Harry's Share)Add up the terms of the ratio to find out many equal parts the £7200 is split into: 1+2+5=8 (part...

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A complex number z has argument θ and modulus 1. Show that (z^n)-(z^-n)=2iSin(nθ).

This problem wants you to use De Moivre's theorem to prove a trigonometric identity.We will tackle this problem by taking the left hand side and using theorems and manipulation to show it is equivalent to...

Answered by George C. • Further Mathematics tutor

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¿Cómo juegan un papel los temas de la muerte y la fatalidad en Crónica de una muerte anunciada en la dirección de la trama del libro?

Los temas de muerte y fatalidad están muy vinculados en esta novela, y parece que siguen mutuamente. Esto se debe principalmente a que el destino del protagonista principal es la muerte, tal como lo deter...

Answered by Lauren W. • Spanish tutor

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A ladder of length 6.5m is leaning against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is 1.5m from the wall. Calculate the distance the ladder reaches up the wall to 3 significant figures.

(using Pythagoras' theorem) 6.5²= x²+ 1.5²x²= 6.5²- 1.5²x²= 42.25 - 2.25 x² = 40 x = sqrt(40) x ...

Answered by Pollyanna B. • Maths tutor

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What is the role of calcium in synaptic transmission?

Calcium is found as an ion, Ca2+ in the extracellular space of the pre-synaptic neuron. The ions enter the neuron through voltage -gated channels after the depolarisation of the pre-synaptic neuron. This ...

Answered by Wiktoria F. • Biology tutor

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