Algebra Exercises for Grade 7
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Powered by AIInconsistent conditions are resolved by identifying conflicting constraints and adjusting equations accordingly. If conditions make an equation impossible (such as one implying negative or non-integer results), check calculations for errors in modelling assumptions. Revalidate assumptions or constraints and modify equations accordingly to ensure feasible solutions .
Define variables for the current ages and create equations based on given future or past conditions. For instance, if Abdul's age will be twice his son Pavel's age in ten years and ten years ago Abdul was seven times as old as Pavel, let current ages be a and p. Equations are a+10=2(p+10) and a-10=7(p-10). Solving for a and p gives their current ages .
Simultaneous equations can be used by setting equations based on the conditions given. For instance, if tickets at a concert cost either £10 or £15, with total takings of £8750, and sales of £10 tickets were double that of £15 tickets, the equations 10x + 15y = 8750 and x = 2y are set up. Solving these using substitution or elimination methods gives x = 500 and y = 250, indicating 750 total tickets were sold .
Different systems of equations arise from conditions where multiple relationships exist, such as financial transactions, shared quantities, or physical parameters. Solving involves writing equations for each condition. For example, for determining ticket sales, if $40 and $60 tickets generate a total of $33,600 for 700 tickets, set 40x + 60y = 33600 and x + y = 700. Solving these gives x = 420 for $40 tickets .
To find speed relative to current, use two scenarios with and against the current. If rowing speeds are 3 m/s against and 6 m/s with current, let river speed be r m/s. Relative speeds are (3+r) when aiding and (3-r) against. Equating these gives r = 1.5 m/s as the river's speed by solving for r based on altered velocities .
Consider both altered conditions and original constraints. If the denominator is 5 more than the numerator and increasing both by 3 yields 3/4, let the numerator be x. Then, x/(x+5) becomes (x+3)/(x+8) = 3/4. Solve for x, giving the original fraction .
Model the journey using equations that relate distance, speed, and time. Consider a journey of 20 km, with speeds of 12 km/h and 4 km/h for two parts, taking 3 hours in total. The distances x and y for each part satisfy x+y=20 and x/12 + y/4 = 3. Solving these, multiply the second equation by 12 to get x+3y=36; subtract from the first equation to find y=8, hence x=12 .
Model transactions through equations reflecting acquisitions and losses, matching financial records. For example, if Emma's archery scores yield 20 shots at 20c cost and 30c return per hit with a 70c loss, let h be hits. Equation 20*20-(20-h)*30=70 solves for h, giving the number of hits .
To determine individual costs, set up simultaneous equations based on different combinations of purchased items and their total costs. For instance, using the purchases at McEaters, if two burgers and three colas cost £3.45, and four burgers and two colas cost £4.94, setting up the equations 2b + 3c = 3.45 and 4b + 2c = 4.94 and solving them will provide the cost of each item .
The intersection of two lines can be found by solving their equations simultaneously. For example, for the lines y = x + 1 and 3y + 2x = 13, substitute y from the first equation into the second. Solve the resulting equation 3(x + 1) + 2x = 13 to find x = 2. Substitute x back into the first equation to find y = 3. Thus, the intersection point is (2, 3).