Solving linear equations (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Quizzes
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What is a linear equation?
What is a linear equation?
An equation with variables to power 1
What is the fundamental principle when solving equations?
What is the fundamental principle when solving equations?
Maintaining balance on both sides
What is the main goal when solving a linear equation?
What is the main goal when solving a linear equation?
Isolate the variable
What is the first step in the standard method for solving equations?
What is the first step in the standard method for solving equations?
Expand any brackets if present
What is the key strategy for dealing with fractions in equations?
What is the key strategy for dealing with fractions in equations?
Multiply entire equation by LCM
When clearing fractions, what should you multiply by?
When clearing fractions, what should you multiply by?
The LCM of all denominators
When clearing fractions, what must you multiply by the LCM?
When clearing fractions, what must you multiply by the LCM?
Every single term
When should you expand brackets in an equation?
When should you expand brackets in an equation?
Before collecting like terms
In triangle angle problems, what constraint should you use?
In triangle angle problems, what constraint should you use?
Angles sum to
What is the first step when setting up equations from word problems?
What is the first step when setting up equations from word problems?
Read the problem carefully
How should you verify your solution to an equation?
How should you verify your solution to an equation?
Substitute back into original equation
After expanding brackets, what is the next step in the standard method?
After expanding brackets, what is the next step in the standard method?
Collect like terms on each side