Linear equations 2 (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What should you always do first when solving an equation containing brackets?
What should you always do first when solving an equation containing brackets?
Expand the brackets
When the unknown letter appears on both sides, what must you do?
When the unknown letter appears on both sides, what must you do?
Collect letter terms on one side
Why must you do the same operation to both sides of an equation?
Why must you do the same operation to both sides of an equation?
To maintain the equation's balance
How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?
How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?
Substitute back into the original
When collecting letter terms, which side should you usually choose?
When collecting letter terms, which side should you usually choose?
The side giving a positive coefficient
What is the first step to solve ?
What is the first step to solve ?
Multiply both sides by 5
After expanding , what equation do you get?
After expanding , what equation do you get?
What is the solution to ?
What is the solution to ?
Why should you write down each operation at every step?
Why should you write down each operation at every step?
To avoid mistakes and show working
What confirms your solution is correct when checking?
What confirms your solution is correct when checking?
Both sides give the same value