Language, notation and formulas

# 4.5 Questions and answers

The following table summarises some of the types of instructions you will encounter.

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Write down … | Determine … | Show …
What is… | Find … | Prove …
| Calculate … |
A simple answer will do but generally give some working. | Justification for your answer is required. This will be reflected in the marks. | The answer is given to you. All marks awarded for a convincing argument.

You may like to copy this table into your own notes and add to it if you encounter other question wording in the future.

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