Solving Linear Equations (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes

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Solving Linear Equations
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What defines a linear equation?

Highest power of variable is 1

How many solutions does a linear equation have at most?

One solution

What is the golden rule when solving equations?

Same operation on both sides

What is the first step in the six-step method?

Expand all brackets

How should you check your answer after solving?

Substitute back into original equation

What should you do first when solving equations with fractions?

Multiply by common denominator

What is the solution to 4(2x−9)−4x=4−6x4(2x - 9) - 4x = 4 - 6x?

x=4x = 4

What is the solution to 2a−33−3a=a3\frac{2a-3}{3} - 3a = \frac{a}{3}?

a=−38a = -\frac{3}{8}

What does 'solving an equation' mean?

Finding value that makes it true

Why must we note x≠−13x \neq -\frac{1}{3} for 2−x3x+1=2\frac{2-x}{3x+1} = 2?

To avoid division by zero

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