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How do I answer an exam question on an unseen prose text?

The first step when approaching an unseen text, before you even think about answering the question, is to read through the text with a clear mind. While you’re doing this, think about how the poem makes you ...
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Answered by Ellie R. • English tutor
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Factorise x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0

x 2 - 6x + 9The method for factorising quadratics is to find 2 numbers that add to make the 'x' term (-6x in this case), and multiply together to make the final term (+9 in this case). Factors of +9 are: 1x9...
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Answered by Kate B. • Maths tutor
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To what extent was terror the enabling factor for Stalin's control over the Party in the years 1928-53?

In approaching an essay question like this you need to consider the time span in question. After this, plan the question and separate your answer into three key factors. One of the three key factors in your ...
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Answered by Anysa R. • History tutor
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What is 64^1/2 equal to?

A number to the power of 1/2 is the same as square rooting ( √) the number, therefore 64 1/2 is equal to √64. Remember that it can be the positive or the negative square roots, so it could be 8 2 or -8 2 .
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Answered by Kate B. • Maths tutor
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How do I expand my vocabulary and write more sophisticated phrases in my essays?

Read Spanish newspapers and note down any interesting words and test yourself on them (only has to be about 10 a day). Especially good for political/environmental articles as these are subjects which general...
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Answered by Anushka S. • Spanish tutor
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