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Solve the simultaneous equations 2x+2y=14 and 3x-y=1

To solve these eliminations, we must eliminate either the x's or the y's. Either is possible but let us start with the y's. There is 2y in the first equation and (-1)y in the second, so we will have to multi...
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Answered by Angus S. • Maths tutor
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Find the solution(s) of 3(x^2)-6x+2=0

This is a quadratic equation and as such it has zero, one or two solutions depending on the value of the discriminant (b 2 -4ac). In this equation, a=3, b=-6 and c=2 so b 2 -4ac = 36-24=12. As this is >0 ...
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Answered by Angus S. • Maths tutor
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Solve x^2 + x -12= 0 for all values of x.

This is a quadratic equation so there are two main methods you can use to solve it- factorising and completing the square. My preferred method and the one I will demonstrate is factorisation . The above equa...
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Answered by Sam F. • Maths tutor
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How can I write an interesting creative peice?

To create an enthralling writing , I would advise for what I like to call the three I's of creative writing:imagination, ingenuity and integrity of language. Imagination: Creative writing calls for you to th...
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Answered by Nancy O. • English tutor
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When do you use imparfait instead of passé composé to describe past events?

While the passé composé is used to refer to specific past events of interest, the imparfait can loosely be thought of as describing “background information” such as: - States of being and habitual actions: “...
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Answered by Alexander S. • French tutor
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