Linear equations 2 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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First step when solving an equation with brackets
First step when solving an equation with brackets
Expand the brackets first
What to do when unknown letter is on both sides
What to do when unknown letter is on both sides
Collect all letter terms on one side
How to check your solution to an equation
How to check your solution to an equation
Substitute answer back into original equation
Which side to collect letter terms on
Which side to collect letter terms on
Side that will give a positive coefficient
Key principle when solving equations
Key principle when solving equations
Do the same operation to both sides
Why write down each operation at every step
Why write down each operation at every step
Helps avoid mistakes and shows working clearly
What to do after expanding brackets in an equation
What to do after expanding brackets in an equation
Collect like terms then solve
First step when solving equations with fractions
First step when solving equations with fractions
Multiply both sides to remove the fraction
Property used to expand brackets
Property used to expand brackets
Distributive property
Where to move number terms when letter on both sides
Where to move number terms when letter on both sides
To the opposite side from letter terms