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    Polynomials

    Ohh so does this only occur in Ext 2?!?! So I don't need it for Ext 1?
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    Polynomials

    The question was to factorise P(x)=−x^3 +x^2 +5x+3
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    Polynomials

    In polynomials, how do you figure out if a question has a double or triple root? Using the long division method?
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    [Serious] I think the job offer I accepted may have been a scam.

    Yeah definitely doesn't seem legit. There isn't any news about HIG Capital opening up in Australia either. Best of luck with your problem!
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    help with quadratics!!

    a) Well for this part the answer is clearly a=3. Think about, if you were to expand (x-2)(x-8) you'd be left with a monic result, x^2 and now all you need to do is times it by 3 to get your answer. :) b) x^2 -10x +16. Divide by 16 and multiply by 3. Therefore a=3/16 c) a= -1. Multiply...
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    Year 11 selective entrance test

    Just do really well in the HAST exam. Your reports won't matter too much. Sure it can give you that extra edge, but it isn't the 'end all' thing that determines your selective. B isn't actually too bad, you just need to improve a little more and you should be able to make it in, given that you...
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    Year 11 selective entrance test

    Just do really well in the HAST exam. Your reports won't matter too much. Sure it can give you that extra edge, but it isn't the 'end all' thing that determines your selective. B isn't actually too bad, you just need to improve a little more and you should be able to make it in, given that you...
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    Tips for Prelims!

    Thanks, that's some really informative advice! :)
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    Characterisation essay structure

    Hm... I like the first one, but I think you should change it around a bit! I don't think you should try referring to both characters in the one body paragraph - that will get extremely clumped, and depending on how good you are at English, will be difficult to pull off. Also, do you mind...
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    Tips for Prelims!

    Hey so prelims are coming up in a few short weeks... Was wondering if someone could give any helpful advice, including tips to minimise stress. Also is it worth making your own notes in prelim?
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    Estimate my atar :)

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    Year 11 Selective High School Entry

    I gave some advice in another post. I'll link it if I find it :)
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    Year 11 Selective High School Entry

    Wow....it feels like it was just right now I applied for selective...:cry: Best of luck to all those trying :)
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    How to prepare/organise myself for the yearly's?

    Yeah bump this actually.. I think if anyone could give worthwhile advice it would be helpful for use Prelim kids :)
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    Actuaries?

    Anyone have more info???
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    Actuaries?

    Ohhh interesting. Are you an actuary?
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    Actuaries?

    Sooo what kind of maths do actuaries do? Like what's the main maths they do? Like is it probability, stats, calculus, perms and combs? Is it hard? How much harder is it compared to 4U maths? Any help appreciated :) Just feeling a little curious..
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    Girraween HAST test for yr11 2016

    It doesn't HAVE to be a creative btw. It can virtually be anything. Its a RESPONSE, meaning you could anything from a creative to an interview to an essay. My point, do what works best for you and what you are good at.
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    Physics Youtube channel

    Hi, loving the channel! It's a great idea! Just a little suggestion, but do you think you could write in the comments section what dot point each video relates to?
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    How do I stop making silly mistakes??

    OMG Yes that's how I feel! And I actually did try doing that last year for my year 10 yearlies (I did practise papers from other schools) and ended up getting 2nd highest! Thanks for the advice :)
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