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    Feeling dumb, can't get the answer to this quadratic?

    In the quadratic equation, 2x^2-3x+k=0, one root is double the other. Find the value of k. Much appreciated thanks! Have exam coming up :(
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    Quadratic Functions anyone?

    Find the values of n in the equation 2x^2-5(n-1)x +12 = 0 If the two roots are consecutive. thanks whoever helps! much appreciated! :)
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    Should I drop English advanced ?

    lol, how is it that people who do english extension were getting lower than most people in advanced? Like 11/20 .
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    Is memorising essays such a bad idea? Discuss. This has probs come up before, but...

    I understand the flaws to memorising, as such like we don't know the questions that will be given to us. *i wish* Though if we really make an essay before hand, touching on all aspects of the syllabus, themes, quotes, techniques, different aspects of the set text etc. I believe it would...
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    Short stories

    Propably a little late, but maybe genres such as 'Adventure', 'Action' thus they can go on an adventure/action pact journey to discovery something in the end, such as a philosophical or scientific discovery.
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    Should I drop English advanced ?

    Thanks :) i'm going to read all my set texts coming into year 12, though i'm still unsure about the memorising essays. The reason i believe i rote learn essays (ones that i've form in my own words before hand, according to the syllabus) is because i feel unconfident the way i express myself on...
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    Should I drop English advanced ?

    I don't understand this, say my mark is 13/20 for an assessment, but only because the standards in English advanced is high? Though if it were the same assessment task, but in an english standard class would my mark be an equivalent of like 17/20 in standard? If that makes sense? :/ In terms of...
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    Should I drop English advanced ?

    Thankyou everyone for their advice! i'll be taking all the factors that you guys have mentioned into consideration :)
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    Should I drop English advanced ?

    Hi guys I would like some advice whether or not I should drop to standard. My marks this year have like fluctuated so idk, first asses got 12/20 (was speech and I'm horrible at public speaking) , 16/20 then 21/25 then 13/20 . I have done paper 1 for yearly which I thought wasn't too bad though...
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    That damn t-formulae ! trig :(

    Guys, how would you simplify d) 1-tan^2(25)/1+tan^2(25) ?? Answer says cos50 ? Please thankyou
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    2 Questions i need help in please? :(

    thankyou! For number 1, tho how do you know you're suppose to square it
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    2 Questions i need help in please? :(

    Find the cartesian equation of x=cosx -1 and y=sinx +3 and also If sin=2/3 and cosy=3/4 find the exact value of a) sin(x+y) b) tan (x+y) Much appreciated if you help :)! dont understand them :(
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    Locus: Help please

    i found out how to do it! Right, so first for i) tangent, 1. You differentiate x^2=4y, which will give you a gradient of p. 2. Use the equation formula (y-y1)=m(x-x1) and place the first points in (2p, p^2) this will give you an equation of y=px - p^2 Then do this step again, except with...
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    Locus: Help please

    need help with the same question :(
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    1 maths question, please help me figure out?

    - Find the equation of the locus of point P(x,y) that moves so that it is equidistant from the x axis and the y axis. Hi can someone please lay out the working out for this question? :) much appreciated
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