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Hence or Otherwise

Afrikaans: Gevolglik of Andersins

Using the previous result is recommended and usually fastest, but not compulsory. If you choose a different method, your working must still be fully correct and complete.

Common mistake

Assuming this phrase means the previous answer is irrelevant.

Signal phrases

  • Hence or otherwise, solve for x

Past paper examples

Hence, or otherwise, calculate the coordinates of the turning point.

Source: DBE Mathematics Paper 1, November 2021, Question 6.4

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