Solving Linear Equations (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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Highest power of variable in linear equation
Highest power of variable in linear equation
Why linear equations called 'linear'
Why linear equations called 'linear'
Graph forms a straight line
Operation to undo addition
Operation to undo addition
Subtract
Operation to undo subtraction
Operation to undo subtraction
Add
Operation to undo multiplication
Operation to undo multiplication
Divide
Operation to undo division
Operation to undo division
Multiply
Exponent of variables in linear equations
Exponent of variables in linear equations
First step when solving equations with brackets
First step when solving equations with brackets
Expand the brackets
First step solving equations with fractions
First step solving equations with fractions
Multiply by denominators to eliminate fractions
How to verify your solution is correct
How to verify your solution is correct
Substitute value back into original equation
Rule when performing operations in equations
Rule when performing operations in equations
Do same operation on both sides
Unknowns on both sides: eliminate which first
Unknowns on both sides: eliminate which first
The smaller variable term
Rule for organizing equations
Rule for organizing equations
Letters to the left, numbers to the right