Solving Equations (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the main goal when solving equations?
What is the main goal when solving equations?
Isolate to achieve number
What is the 'same to both sides' method?
What is the 'same to both sides' method?
Perform same operation on both sides
When rearranging equations, where should -terms and numbers be placed?
When rearranging equations, where should -terms and numbers be placed?
All -terms one side, numbers other
What must you do BEFORE collecting like terms when brackets are present?
What must you do BEFORE collecting like terms when brackets are present?
Multiply out all brackets first
How do you eliminate fractions from an equation?
How do you eliminate fractions from an equation?
Multiply every term by denominator
In the 6-step method, what is the FIRST step?
In the 6-step method, what is the FIRST step?
Get rid of any fractions
After reducing an equation to form, what is the next step?
After reducing an equation to form, what is the next step?
Divide both sides by
If you encounter number during solving, what should you do?
If you encounter number during solving, what should you do?
Take square root of both sides
When taking the square root of a number, how many solutions are there?
When taking the square root of a number, how many solutions are there?
Two: one positive, one negative
How do you verify your solution after solving an equation?
How do you verify your solution after solving an equation?
Substitute it back into original