Linear Literal Equations and Simultaneous Linear Literal Equations (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards
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Literal equation definition
Literal equation definition
Solution contains pronumerals, not specific numbers
Pronumerals definition
Pronumerals definition
Letters representing unknown values
Numerical vs literal equation answers
Numerical vs literal equation answers
Numerical: numbers; Literal: pronumerals
Method to solve literal equations
Method to solve literal equations
Same algebraic techniques as numerical equations
Handling fractions in literal equations
Handling fractions in literal equations
Multiply by lowest common denominator
Methods for simultaneous literal equations
Methods for simultaneous literal equations
Substitution and elimination
When substitution is quickest
When substitution is quickest
When equation already solved for one variable
When elimination is easiest
When elimination is easiest
When one variable has coefficient of 1
Purpose of factorising in literal equations
Purpose of factorising in literal equations
To isolate and solve for the variable
First step with fractions in literal eqns
First step with fractions in literal eqns
Multiply through to eliminate fractions