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Chapter 1-5 Math Notes Simultaneous Equations

Chapter 1 discusses simultaneous equations, which are used to find the values of unknowns. It outlines two methods for solving these equations: the elimination method and the substitution method, providing examples for each. Additionally, it includes real-world problem-solving applications and tips for effective calculations.

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Chapter 1-5 Math Notes Simultaneous Equations

Chapter 1 discusses simultaneous equations, which are used to find the values of unknowns. It outlines two methods for solving these equations: the elimination method and the substitution method, providing examples for each. Additionally, it includes real-world problem-solving applications and tips for effective calculations.

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Secondary 2 – G3 Mathematics

Chapter 1: Simultaneous Equations

Chapter 1– Simultaneous Equations

What are Simultaneous Equations?


●​ Find the Value of an unknown (x, y, z, etc)
●​ Example: 2l + 1 = 4, 5x + 4y = 1

Some examples:
1 → ◻+ 🔺= 5​
◻+ 2🔺= 8
◻ = 2​
🔺= 8 – 5 =3
2→ x – y = 5
x + 2y = 8
y=3

Qn from Textbook (Pg 15)


1) 7x + 2y = 19
7x + 8y = 13
_______________
6y = –6
y = –1
7x – 2 = 19
7x = 21
x=3

2) 4x – 5y = 17
2x – 5y = 8
_____________
2x =9
x = 4.5

18 – 5y = 17
–5y = –1
y = –0.2

3)
x–y=3
4x + y = 17
_____________
5x = 20
x=4
4–y=1
–y = –1
y=1

Solving simultaneous equations

There are 2 methods to solve simultaneous equations


●​ Elimination Method
○​ Gets “rid’ of the common term in both equations 1 and 2 by adding
or subtracting both equations
■​
■​ For Equations with common terms
●​ 43x + 9y = 4
17x – 9y = 26
___________
60x = 30 (Add both equations)
x = 0.5
43(0.5) + 9y = 4
y = 35/18
■​ For Equations with no common terms
●​ x + 4y = 11
2x + 3y = 7
_________
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7
2𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 22
__________
5𝑦 = 15
𝑦=3

x + 4(3) = 11
x = 11 – 12
x = –1

●​ Substitution Method
○​ Replace a letter with an equivalent expression
■​ 3x – 2y = 8
4x + 3y = 5
_________
From equation 1:

3x = 8 + 2y
8 2𝑦
x= 3
+ 3

Place the value of x into the second equation


8 2𝑦
4( 3
+ 3
) + 3y = 5
32 8𝑦 9𝑦 5
3
+ 3
+ 3
= 3

y = –1
x=2
■​ y = x – 5
3x – y = 10

Putting the first equation into the second:


3x – (x – 5) = 10
2x + 5 = 10
2x = 5
x = 2.5

Problems in real world context

●​ Practice Now 10 (Pg 24)

Q3)
x + y + 2 = 2x + 1
2y = x + 2

First equation:
x + y –2x = 1 – 2
–x + y = –1

Second equation:
2y – x = 2

Second equation minus first equation:

2y–y=2–(–1)
y=3
Solve y = 3 into first equation

–x + 3 = –1
x=4
–x + 3 = –1
Minus 3 on each side.
–x = –4
Divide by –1 on each side to make –x a positive.
x = 4’

Tips
-​ Always be mindful of the side and remember the rules such as 2 negative
numbers multiplied become positive
-​ Use correct BODMAS
-​ Combine like terms when possible
Go to Linear Equations

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