Simultaneous Equations (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What are simultaneous equations?
What are simultaneous equations?
Equations with the same solution values
What is the primary technique for solving simultaneous equations?
What is the primary technique for solving simultaneous equations?
Elimination method
What is the first step when using the elimination method?
What is the first step when using the elimination method?
Number the equations
What is the most critical step in the elimination method?
What is the most critical step in the elimination method?
Making coefficients equal
After eliminating a variable, what should you do next?
After eliminating a variable, what should you do next?
Solve for remaining variable
Why should you verify your solution?
Why should you verify your solution?
Check it satisfies both equations
What should you do first when dealing with fractions in equations?
What should you do first when dealing with fractions in equations?
Clear fractions by multiplying
How do you clear fractions from an equation?
How do you clear fractions from an equation?
Multiply by LCM of denominators
Which variable should you choose to eliminate first?
Which variable should you choose to eliminate first?
One requiring least manipulation
For and , what values satisfy both equations?
For and , what values satisfy both equations?
,
What must be true about the solution to a system of simultaneous equations?
What must be true about the solution to a system of simultaneous equations?
Same values work for all equations