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Using an example, explain what a subordinating conjunction is and what effect it has on the sentence it's used in

Subordinating conjunctions are words which connect one or more clauses to form a sentence, for example "dass" (that), "obwohl" (although), "ob" (whether). They must be preceded ...
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Solve simultaneously x + y = 1, 2x + 3y =9

To solve this problem I would begin by rearranging the first equation to equal X.1) x + y = 1 -> x = 1 - yI would then substitute this into the second equation.2) 2x + 3y = 9 -> 2(1-y) + 3y = 9Then mul...
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Explain what is meant by "volatile" and "non-volatility" memory, their uses, and the difference between them

The contents of volatile memory, also known as flash memory, is not preserved when the device is turned off, unlike non-volatility memory, also known as persistent memory, which can be used for long term dat...
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You are given a sequence of numbers: -2, 12, 32, 58, 90, ... Work out the 7th term in this sequence.

This is a question from Higher Tier and involves 1) realising that 2nd difference is a constant: 6. 2) knowing that constant 2nd difference implies the sequence is quadratic. 3) remembering or proving that c...
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Find the constant term in the binomial expansion of (3x + 2/(x^2))^33

Recall that the general term in the binomial expansion of (x+y)^n is (nCr)(x^n-r)(y^r), so by the binomial theorem, the entire expansion is the sum of these terms from r = 0 to n. In this case, n = 33, the f...
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