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Solve the simultaneous equations. 2x + y = 18, x − y = 6

1.Isolate either x or y. in this example you can do this by moving adding y to both sides of the second equation x-y=6 becomes x=6+y 2.substitute this into the other equation 2(6+y) + y = 18 3.simplify this ...
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What do physical and human geography have in common?

I was asked this question in my Cambridge interview and I think it is a useful starting point to encourage students to articulate why they want to study combined 'Geography', as offered at Oxbridge, rather t...
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Explain the trend in ionisation energies for the group one metals?

The first ionisation energy of an element is the minimum energy required to remove a single electron from one mole of an element in its gaseous state. As you go down the group the first electron becomes easi...
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Solve by factorisation: 2(x^2) - 5x - 12 = 0

First step is to multiply coefficient of first term (2) with the constant (-12) to enable us to split the middle term.2*(-12) = -24, therefore we need to find two numbers that multiply to -24, and add to giv...
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What is meant by horizontal and vertical integration and how can they profit a firm?

Firms may grow through integration - vertically or horizontally. Both strategies ultimately increase a firm's competitive position. Vertical integration refers to the supply chain and how a company can grow ...
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