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3. (a) State the nth term of each of the following sequences: (i) 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, ....

4n - 1 Find the difference between the numbers and this decides the number infront of n In the sequence, choose 1 to start - 4n - if n = 4 then this gives you 4 but we need 3 so 4n-1 If we test this and put ...
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Expand and simplify (x+3)(x+5)

The easiest method for expanding these brackets is to use the FOIL method of expansion. This ensures you multiply every aspect of the brackets together. First - take the first terms of the brackets (so, x an...
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How to solve simultaneous equations?

Let's say we have two equtions: 3x + y = 8 5x + 2y = 14 In order to solve them, we need to bring one of the coefficients to the same number. Let's say we do that with y. So: 6x + 2y = 16 5x + 2y = 14 Now, we...
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Simultaneous Equations

So I’ve set out a sheet with a few examples of how to do simultaneous equations. The first method shows a simple graphic representation where you can get an estimate of the solutions, but I then show how thi...
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How do muscles contract and how is this controlled?

Skeletal muscle is composed of myofibrils. The myofibrils contain repeating units called sarcomeres. This also called the operational units. The sarcomeres contain actin filaments and myosin filaments. The a...
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