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    I can answer textbook questions but not exam ones

    Hi! so I've decided recently to work on my math more and I thought I was improving but a recent topic test proved me wrong. While I can answer the questions within the textbook, I wasn't able to do so on my test. The questions seemed more confusing and I ended up getting completely lost. How...
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    prelim content in HSC - maths

    I've been told that up to 30% of prelim content in maths is tested in HSC, but I was wondering if that 30% is kind of recovered/more so a foundation to concepts taught in year 12 or if prelim content is quite literally in the HSC?
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    help with a maths question

    Let P(x) = (x+1)(x-3)Q(x) + a(x+1) + b, where Q(x) is a polynomial and a and b are real numbers When P(x) is divisible by (x+1) the remainder is -11. When P(x) is divisible by (x-3) the remainder is 1. i) What is the value of b? ii) What is the remainder when P(x) is divided by (x+1)(x-3)...
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    Need help on a math exam question

    I would be grateful for any ideas on this question :) , I know the use of the difference between cubes is used but how do you proceed from there?
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    Top HSC Mathematics-Physics Private Tuition in Sydney

    Hi! I am offering 1-to-1 (and possibly small group) tuition in: -HSC and Year 11 Mathematics (Advanced, Extension 1 and 2) and Physics. Math and Science subjects for younger years. -Other high-school level Math and Physics e.g. A-levels, IB, Olympiads. -University level Math and Physics...
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    Need help with question.

    Any ideas? Solve cos^2theta - 5cos theta * sin theta + 6sin^2theta =0 between -pi ≤ theta ≤ pi
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    Should I drop tutoring? I really need some advice!

    Hiya, I'm in year 11 and I'm kind of screwed. I'm doing extension 1 maths, advanced English, chemistry, biology, economics and modern history. So far, I'm not doing well. I'm atrocious with time management, and I procrastinate like there's no tomorrow when I'm stressed. I attend tutoring for...
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    Cheat sheet tips

    My Maths extension 1 exam allows us to bring a cheat sheet with us. Is there any way I can exploit this advantage to make the test even easier for me or should i just write formulas etc?
  9. G

    Maths Mistakes

    I was wondering what is the best way to get rid of silly mistakes in maths, is it just repetition or is there a better way?
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    How do I catch up in maths?

    Hi, So I'm in year 12 (well in a week) but I'm so stressed about my math skills. 2020 has personally been a very tough year and probably the most difficult times I've encountered. As a result, I was very mentally and emotionally strained and found no motivation to study. Now, I'm trying to get...
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    what subjects to pick, and what courses to apply for, to become a doctor without wasting your money and time

    TL;DR If you want to go into medicine; 1. take chemistry, and advanced math or higher 2. sit the UCAT 3. apply for early entry into the "Bachelors of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery" (MBBS) at JCU and Curtin 4. if you don't get in, apply for regular UAC entry into any MBBS 5. if you don't get in...
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    Balanced chemical equation help

    Hi! I need help balancing an equation for my textbook questions and I have tried everything and I can’t seem to work it out. ‘Why is the following equation not balanced? Find the errors and correct them’ 3Co3+ + 2HPO42- Co3(PO4)2 + 2H+ thank you!
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    Solution stoichiometry help

    I have a question I need help with and I’m not sure on how to actually work it out. The question is ‘solutions A and B are labelled ‘0.15 M CaCl2’ and ‘0.25 M CaCl2’ respectively. Both solutions contain the same amount of CaCl2. If solution A has a volume of 50mL, what is the volume of solution...
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    Has anyone recently done a Dr Du entrance exam in year 11?

    I am thinking of joining Du but thru can't tell me the topics in the entrance exam (fair enough), but I don't know if it will be fair as in ONLY year 11 topics that would've been covered in school already or if they will put in accelerated stuff and maybe even year 12 questions (which I...
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    Question assistance and answer check (important)

    Can anyone look over my answers for the following questions and let me know if they are correct or how I can fix them so I can get the best mark possible. My assessment is due in 3 days, and I am worried that the answers are incorrect. My answers are in bold. Q1. For optimal fish growth and...
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    Statistics questions help - IMPORTANT ASAP

    Hi, is anyone able to help with the following questions? I'm very confused and my assessment is due in a few days. I have done majority of the questions, i just dont know these ones Q1 - In a study of 180 participants with Carpal tunnel syndrome, half had surgery and the other half had a...
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    Subjects for Medicine

    So at the moment my yr 11 subjects are: - Standard English - Standard Math - Chemistry - Biology - SOR - PDHPE I was in maths advanced in Term 1 but was moved down with a bunch of other students, as we'd 'perform better in standard'. My goal is to get into Medicine but now I'm not so sure with...
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    Doing math exercises ahead a waste of time?

    G’day fellow BoSers as the title suggests, is it worth doing math questions ahead of time from the class textbook of the teacher is eventually going to just assign us do those exercises? Would it be better to buy a separate book to self study and do the class textbook up to the normal speed...
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    Selling my used HSC books 2019 newest syllubus

    If anyone interested please contact 0424012968 mike thanks,.
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    Got an average mark in math and need a band 6

    hi!!! so i’m in year 11 but i’m doing the advanced math course this year and i just received my second assessment mark back it’s it’s really disappointing. i’m stressing because i NEED a band 6 and idk if i can get that anymore. my marks: first assessment: (20%) 89% - ranked either 9th or 11th...
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