Solving linear equations (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Flashcards
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Linear equations
Linear equations
Equations with variables raised only to the power of
Fundamental principle of equation solving
Fundamental principle of equation solving
Maintain balance - same operation on both sides
Goal when solving linear equations
Goal when solving linear equations
Isolate the variable
First step for equations with brackets
First step for equations with brackets
Expand the brackets
Key strategy for equations with fractions
Key strategy for equations with fractions
Clear fractions first by multiplying by LCM
LCM when clearing fractions
LCM when clearing fractions
Lowest common multiple of all denominators
Critical rule when clearing fractions
Critical rule when clearing fractions
Multiply every term by the LCM
Sum of angles in a triangle
Sum of angles in a triangle
First step in word problems
First step in word problems
Define your variable clearly
Property for expanding brackets
Property for expanding brackets
Distributive property
How to check your solution
How to check your solution
Substitute back into the original equation