Solving Equations

What is this Chapter about?
In this chapter we will look at ways in which you can solve equations. 
You need to identify what type of equation so that you can decide which method to use.

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What is this Chapter about?
In this chapter we will look at ways in which you can solve equations. 
You need to identify what type of equation so that you can decide which method to use.

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How well have you understood this chapter?
We will now solve some equations to see how well you have understood the explanation. Maybe you don't know how to solve all of the types of equation and need extra explanation.

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Solve equation a)
What is your solution?
x=?

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Solve equation b)
What is your solution?
x=?

Slide 4 - Open question

Solve equation c)
What is your solution?
x=?

Slide 5 - Open question

Solve equation d)
What is your solution?
x=?

Slide 6 - Open question

Solve equation e)
What is your solution?
x=?

Slide 7 - Open question

Solve equation f)
What is your solution?
x=?

Slide 8 - Open question

All answers correct or only one mistake
You have understood the basis of the chapter .
Now you can practise questions with more text .
ex 32 t/m 38 on pages 88 & 89

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You made two mistakes 
Maybe you were just unlucky so try some more and see if you do any better this time.
T7 & T8 on page 93
ex 35, 37 and 38 on page 89

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More than two mistakes
Never mind! 
With a bit more explanation you will do better next time!
Please pay attention.

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Solving an equation using cards
6k+12=30
Think carefully where the card should be placed.
Work out what number should be written on the card?
What is k equal to?

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"expressed in terms of"
In the formula y=4x+7 We say y is"expressed in terms of" x
Sometimes you need to re-arrange the formula to get it expressed in this way.
eg. 6q + 12p = -18
6q = -18 -12p    and dividing by 6 gives
q = -3 -2p

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Simultaneous equations
You can solve simultaneous equations 
by first re-arranging the formulas and then putting them equal to each other so that you have an equation to solve.
y=3x+7
y+4x=0    becomes  y = -4x
so 3x+7 = -4x
7x = -7  so x = -1
or 
by substituting
y=x-1 and 4y+ x = 16 so gives 4(x-1)+x = 16
4x-4+x=16  which is 5x=20 so x=4


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Fractional equations
Using Cards
18/(2x+1) =2
so 2x+1 = 9 so 2x=8   x=4
However if there are variables on both sides of the equation, multiply both sides by the denominator of the fraction.
(x+7) = -9/(x-3)
(x-3)(x+7) = -9 you can now solve giving x=-6 or x=2


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Exponential equations
These are equations like:



To solve these you need to write the number also as a power

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square root equations
Square both sides to remove the square root. Or use cards.
Then you can solve in the usual way.

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power equations
These are equations that contain a power of the variable.

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Now you are ready to try again!
T1,  T2 a,b,c   , T3, T4, T5 a,b,c  , T6 a,b,c
and
ex 36  on page 89








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Homework: Finish your exercises and check your answers.
If you have any questions put a ? in the margin next to the question and ask me about it next lesson.

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