Linear equations 1 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of an equation
Definition of an equation
Mathematical statement showing two expressions are equal
Equation balance scale metaphor
Equation balance scale metaphor
Both sides equal value, like balanced scales
Letter in equation represents
Letter in equation represents
Unknown value to find
Main rule solving equations
Main rule solving equations
Do same to both sides to keep balanced
Goal when solving equations
Goal when solving equations
Get letter on its own
Inverse operations definition
Inverse operations definition
Operations that undo each other
Inverse of addition
Inverse of addition
Subtraction
Inverse of multiplication
Inverse of multiplication
Division
Solve
Solve
Multiply both sides by 4 to get
Essential rule for showing work
Essential rule for showing work
Every line must have an equals sign
