Solving Equations (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the goal when solving an equation?
What is the goal when solving an equation?
Rearrange until
What are the two main approaches for rearranging equations?
What are the two main approaches for rearranging equations?
Same to both sides; opposite across =
What must you do BEFORE rearranging an equation with brackets?
What must you do BEFORE rearranging an equation with brackets?
Multiply out the brackets
What should you do FIRST when solving an equation containing fractions?
What should you do FIRST when solving an equation containing fractions?
Eliminate the fractions
How do you eliminate a fraction from an equation?
How do you eliminate a fraction from an equation?
Multiply every term by the denominator
With two fractions with different denominators, what do you multiply by?
With two fractions with different denominators, what do you multiply by?
Both denominators
Where should you put all the -terms when solving?
Where should you put all the -terms when solving?
All on one side
In the 6-step method, which comes first?
In the 6-step method, which comes first?
Get rid of fractions
If , what is ?
If , what is ?
Why does give both positive and negative solutions?
Why does give both positive and negative solutions?
Both and equal
How can you check if your solution is correct?
How can you check if your solution is correct?
Substitute it back into the original
What is the 'same to both sides' principle?
What is the 'same to both sides' principle?
Do the same operation to both sides