1. What is a Quadratic Equation? A quadratic equation is an equation where the highest power of the variable is 2. General form: Where: and are numbers is the unknown (variable). Examples: Not quadratic: (power is 3 ❌) Not quadratic: (power is 1 ❌) 2. Ways to Solve Quadratic Equations For beginners, we learn 3 […]
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What are Rational Numbers? A rational number is any number that can be written in the form: p = numerator q = denominator Examples (a) (b) (c) (d) Not Rational (i) (ii) (iii) (recurring without pattern) Types of Rational Numbers (a) Integers All integers are rational numbers: (b) Fractions Proper fraction: Improper fraction: Mixed number:
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What is Trigonometry? Trigonometry is the branch of mathematics that studies relationships between the angles and sides of triangles—especially right-angled triangles. It focuses on three main ratios: sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan). Parts of a Right-Angled Triangle Consider a right-angled triangle with angle θ (theta): Hypotenuse: the longest side, opposite the right angle
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Chemistry has an enormous impact on daily life, as it is essential for various aspects of modern life. Here are some ways in which chemistry affects daily life. a. Food and nutrition Chemistry has a significant impact on food and nutrition by improving food quality, safety, and preservation (e.g. Treatment of water at Kpong and
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Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. The family is a fundamental social unit that plays a vital role in shaping individuals and society. In Ghana, the family is often extended, with multiple generations living together or in close proximity. This setup fosters a sense of community, cooperation, and a shared responsibility.
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You read signposts, advertisements, storybooks and textbooks. Reading the right way can go a long way to help you understand the material you are reading. Reading is done for comprehension. Reading comprehension is an important aspect of the English language curriculum, and it helps to develop your understanding of given texts. Some reading techniques will
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Numbers play significant roles in everyday life — in business for buying and selling; for measuring of a patient’s vitals (weight, temperature, rate of heartbeat etc.) in the hospital; for checking the speed limit of a moving vehicle when driving; to represent the quantities of food substances that should be combined to constitute a balanced
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The two main branches of Chemistry are Pure Chemistry and Applied Chemistry 1. Pure Chemistry Pure Chemistry is the study of basic principles and theories of chemistry without considering practical use or application. It involves exploring the properties, structure, and behaviour of matter at a molecular and atomic level, analysing the interactions and transformation of
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By ensuring a reliable water supply, irrigation systems allowed for the cultivation of crops in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to increased agricultural output. Techniques such as flood recession farming, and the construction of small-scale irrigation canals allowed communities to cultivate crops such as millet. sorghum and rice. This supported larger populations and facilitated the
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TRANSPORTATION Another major indigenous technology of the ancient African was transportation. With indigenous knowledge, the ancient Africans moved and migrated from one geographical area to another. They started travelling on foot, then to the use of litters (palanquins), which were used to carry royals and the rich people in their communities. To move faster and
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