Linear equations 1 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Linear equations 1
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Definition of an equation

Mathematical statement showing two expressions are equal

Equation balance scale metaphor

Both sides equal value, like balanced scales

Letter in equation represents

Unknown value to find

Main rule solving equations

Do same to both sides to keep balanced

Goal when solving equations

Get letter on its own

Inverse operations definition

Operations that undo each other

Inverse of addition

Subtraction

Inverse of multiplication

Division

Solve n4=9\frac{n}{4} = 9

Multiply both sides by 4 to get n=36n = 36

Essential rule for showing work

Every line must have an equals sign

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