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Explain how Jay Gatsby personifies the American Dream

Jay Gatsby is a self-made man who pulled himself up out of poverty. However, despite having money, he can never quite fit in with those in East Egg - "old money" families - and meets a tragic end. ...
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How do I solve simultaneous equations? eg 1) 4x = 16 - 2y and 2) 3x + y = 9

With simultaneous equations it's important to write down all your working so you keep everything clear in your mind and don't get confused. Start by putting all the x and y of both equations on one side. In ...
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A cannon is fired at 30 degrees from the ground and the cannonball has initial velocity of 15 m/s. What is the height of the highest point the cannonball reaches and how far is this point horizontally from the cannon?

With this type of question always draw a diagram with the values on it. We can assume the positive direction is upwards. Start with considering the vertical motion and use SUVAT. s= ? (this is what we are lo...
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How do I show two vectors are perpendicular?

Vectors can describe a line of particular length ("magnitude") and direction. The angle x between two vectors a and b can be found using the formula a.b = | a | | b | cosx. For the vectors to be pe...
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What college should I choose to apply to?

What college you attend at Oxford or Cambridge isn't that important - whichever college, you are sure to make friends, have a good time and receive quality teaching. If you apply to Oxford you will usually b...
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