YR10 MATHS – Notes 02

Year 10 Mathematics

Board Notes
Booklet 02
Ch 1 Linear Relations

𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐

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Topic 02: Linear Relations

Learning Goals Standard Course

Ex
I will be able to:
1.​ Review of Algebra F 1-5 LHS ​
1.1 Use and define key terms, coefficient, expression, and equation. 6 a,c,e,g
1.2 Combine like terms using addition and subtraction. 1A
PS 7, 8 a,c
1.3 Multiply and divide algebraic terms and apply the distributive law. pg 8
1.4 Factorise expressions using the highest common factor. R 10
1.5 Substitute values for pronumerals and evaluate expressions. E 12 a,c
2.​ Simplifying Algebraic Fractions – Multiplication & In Booklet
Division 1 a,c,e, 2 a,c,e,g
2.1 Understand that cancelling in algebraic fractions can only take 8H 3 a,c,e, 5 a,c
place using a common factor 6 a,c,e
2.2 Factorise expressions and cancel common factors before
multiplying and dividing

3.​ Simplifying Algebraic Fractions – Addition & In Booklet

Simplifying Subtraction 1 a,c,e,m, 2 a,d,g,j,
8I 3 a,c,e,g, 4 a,c,e,g
3.1 Know how to express each fraction as an equivalent fraction
with a common denominator before combining under addition or
subtraction

4.​ Further Simplification of Algebraic Fractions In Booklet

4.1 Simplify algebraic fractions with more complex numerators and 1 a,d,g 2 a,d,g
denominators 8J 3 a,d,g, 4 a,d,g

5.​ Solving Linear Equations F 1-4 LHS

5.1 Form Linear Equations from a description 5 a,c,e,g
5.2 Solve linear equations involving two or more steps, involving brackets 1B PS 6a,c, d(i), 7a,c, 8, 9, 10,
and variables on both sides. 11, 12
pg 15
5.3 Solve linear equations involving algebraic fractions. R 13, 14 a,c,e
5.4 Check solutions using substitution
E 15 a,c,e, 16 a,c
6.​ Linear Inequalities F 1, 2a,c,e,g,I,k 3a,c,e,g
6.1 Use and interprets the inequality signs. 4a,c,e
1C
6.2 Interpret and represent inequalities on a number line. PS 5 a,c,e, 6, 7 a,c
pg 21
6.3 Solve linear inequalities R 8 9a,b, 10a,b
E 11 a,c,e 12 a,c,e
7.​ Linear Equations involving Algebraic Fractions F 1-3 LHS
7.1 Know how to combine numerators using expansion and addition of
1D
terms PS 4 a,c,e, 5, 6a, 7a,c
7.2 Add and subtract algebraic fractions pg 27
R 8, 9a, b(i), (ii)
7.3 Solve linear equations involving algebraic fractions
E 10 a,c,e, 11 a
8.​ Graphing Straight Lines F 1 2a,c,e,g,i 3a,c,e,g,
8.1 Understand what it means for a point to lie on a line, graphically and 4LHS 5a,c,e,g,I,k
algebraically 1E PS 6, 8
8.2 Know how to determine the gradient of a line from its equation and R 10a,c, 11a,c, 12
pg 36
use it and a point to sketch a graph E 13 a,c,e
8.3 Find the axis intercepts of a linear graph and use to sketch the graph

9.​ Finding the equation of a line F 1a,e,i, 2, 3a,c,e, 4

9.1 Find the equation of a line from a graph or two coordinates.
1F
9.2 Find the equation of a horizontal or vertical line PS 5, 7
9.3 Understand the gradient-intercept form, y=mx+c , of a straight line pg 42
R 8, 9
equation
E 10

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Progress Quiz pg All
45
10.​ Length and Midpoint of a Line Segment 1G F 1 & 2 a,c,e,g,i
10.1 Apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find the distance between two points pg 49 PS 3, 4a,c, 5a,c, 6
or length of a line segment. R 8, 9 a,c,e
10.2 Find the midpoint of a line segment
E 10
11.​ Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 1H F 1 a,c,e,g,I, 2-3 a,c,e
11.1 Define the terms; Parallel and Perpendicular. pg 54 PS 4a,c,e,g, 5-6 a,c, 7
11.2 Apply the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines R 8 a,c 9a,c 10a,c
E 11, 13
12.​ Simultaneous Equations 1I F 1a,c,e,g,i 2a,c,e,g
12.1 Know that simultaneous equations can have 0, 1, or infinitely many pg 62 PS 4, 5, 6
solutions. R 7 a,c,e,g, 8a,c, 9a,c
12.2 Solve simultaneous equations using the substitution method. E 10 a,c,e,g
12.3 Solve simultaneous equations using the elimination method.
1J F 1 a,c,e,g,i,k 2 a,c,e 3
12.4 Apply knowledge of solving simultaneous equations to application
problems.
pg 68 a,c,e
PS 4, 5, 6
R 8 b,d 9
E 10 a,c,e
1K F 1, 3, 4, 5
pg 72 PS 6, 8, 9
R 10, 11
E 13,14
13.​ Chapter Review Revi P ​
1.​ multiple choice questions sion a SA: 1 to 16
2.​ short answer questions g MC: 1 to 13
e ER: 1,2
3.​ extended response questions
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Yr 10 Maths: Ex 1 - Linear
Relations
Lesson 01: Ex1A – REVIEW OF ALGEBRA

Terminology Examples

Terms

Coefficients

Expressions

Equations

Eg 1. Simplify the following:

2
a.​ 7𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑎 + 13𝑥𝑦 + 7𝑎
2
( )
d.​ 3𝑥 𝑥 + 2 − 𝑥

2 2
b.​ 9𝑚 𝑛× − 4𝑚𝑛 𝑝​
e.​ 5(𝑥 + 2) − 7(3 − 𝑥)​

2
27𝑎 𝑏
c.​ 3𝑎𝑏

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Eg 2. Factorise the following:

2 2 2
a.​ 18𝑥 − 15𝑥 b.​ 36𝑥 𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 24𝑥𝑦

HCF:_______

Eg 3. Evaluate the following if 𝑎 = 2 and 𝑏 =− 3:

a.​ 3𝑏 − 𝑎​
2 2
4𝑎 +𝑏
b.​ 2𝑎+𝑏

WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1A

1. Simplify by collecting like terms 4.​ Expand and simplify the following.
b. 8𝑑 + 7𝑑
b. 4(𝑎 + 2) + 6(𝑎 + 3)

2 2 2 2
q. 2𝑎𝑏 + 5𝑎 𝑏 − 𝑎𝑏 + 5𝑏𝑎
h. 4(6𝑧 − 4) − 3(3𝑧 − 3)

GUIDED PRACTICE:

1.​ Review of Algebra F 1-5 LHS ​

1.1 Use and define key terms, coefficient, expression, and equation. 6 a,c,e,g
1.2 Combine like terms using addition and subtraction. 1A
PS 7, 8 a,c
1.3 Multiply and divide algebraic terms and apply the distributive law. pg 8
1.4 Factorise expressions using the highest common factor. R 10
1.5 Substitute values for pronumerals and evaluate expressions. E 12 a,c

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Lesson 02: Ex 8H – MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS

The same concepts as multiplying and dividing numerical fractions apply.

Always fully factorise all algebraic expressions in the numerator and denominator before cancelling.
Remember to “KCF” when dividing.
​
Eg 1. Simplify each of the following:
5𝑦 6𝑧 2𝑥−4 𝑥+1
a.​ 3𝑥
× 7𝑦
b.​ (𝑥+1)(2𝑥−3)
× 𝑥−2

Eg 2. Simplify the following:

3𝑥𝑦 9𝑦 4 6𝑥−4
a.​ 2
÷ 4𝑥
b.​ (3𝑥+3)(3𝑥−5)
÷ 𝑥+1

WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1B

2. Simplify by cancelling common factors. 5. Simplify the following.

4𝑥−12 (𝑥+2)(𝑥−3) 𝑥−5
b. 10 b. 𝑥−5
× 𝑥+2

​
GUIDED PRACTICE:
Ex 8H - In Booklet – Qns 1 a,c,e, 2 a,c,e,g, 3 a,c,e, 5 a,c, 6 a,c,e

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Solutions can be found on the back page of this booklet

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Lesson 03: Ex 8I & 8J – ADDING AND SUBTRACTING ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS

If fractions have an Algebraic Denominator, multiply the denominators together to find a common
denominator.

Eg 1. Simplify the following expressions:

2𝑥 𝑥 𝑥+1 𝑥+4
a.​ 3
− 2
b.​ 6
+ 4

LCD:_____

Eg 2. Simplify the following expressions:

2 1 4 5
a.​ 3𝑥
− 4𝑥
c.​ 𝑥+3
+ 𝑥+2

LCD:______

𝑥+3 2 6 𝑥−1
b.​ 2𝑥
+ 5
d.​ 𝑥−3
− 2
(𝑥−3)

LCD:______

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 8I & 8J

2. Simplify the following. 4. Simplify the following algebraic expression.

3 𝑎 𝑥+2 𝑥+1
b. 8 + 2 b. 3 + 4

GUIDED PRACTICE:
Ex 8I - In Booklet – Qns 1 a,c,e,i,m, 2 a,d,g,j, 3 a,c,e,g, 4 a,c,e,g
Ex 8J - In Booklet – Qns 1 a,d,g 2 a,d,g, 3 a,d,g, 4 a,d,g

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Solutions can be found on the back page of this booklet

Lesson 04: Ex 1B – SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS

Eg 1. Solve the following equations and check your solution using substitution:

a.​ 5𝑦 − 6 = 7 d.​
𝑥+3
=2
4

𝑥
b.​ 5ℎ + 13 = 2ℎ − 2 e.​ 3
−1=2

​ ​

c.​ 6(𝑥 + 4) = 18𝑥 𝑥−5 𝑥+7

f.​ 3
= 4

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1B

Solve the following equations, checking your solution using substitution or on your CAS.

1b. 4𝑥 + 3 = 14 2b. 2(𝑥 − 3) = 12 3b.

𝑥+2
=5
3

GUIDED PRACTICE:
2.​ Solving Linear Equations F 1-4 LHS
5.1 Form Linear Equations from a description 5 a,c,e,g
5.2 Solve linear equations involving two or more steps, involving brackets 1B PS 6a,c, d(i), 7a,c, 8, 9, 10,
and variables on both sides. 11, 12
pg 15
5.3 Solve linear equations involving algebraic fractions. R 13, 14 a,c,e
5.4 Check solutions using substitution
E 15 a,c,e, 16 a,c

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Lesson 05: Ex 1C – LINEAR INEQUALITIES

When graphing inequalities:

●​ A closed endpoint (●) indicates the value is included.
●​ An open endpoint (○) indicates the value is not included.

When solving linear equations, apply the same rules as solving linear equations, except:
●​ Reverse the inequality sign if multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
●​ Reverse the inequality sign if the sides are switched.

Eg 1. Fill in the blanks​

Eg 2. Write the following as inequalities:

a.​ ​ b.​ ​

Eg 3. Solve the following inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line:

a.​ − 4𝑥 + 1 < 9 b.​ 6𝑥 − 7≥3𝑥 + 4

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1C

Solve the following inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line. Check your solutions on your
CAS

2b. 3𝑥 + 5≥20 3b. 4 − 3𝑥 >− 2

GUIDED PRACTICE:
6.​ Linear Inequalities F 1, 2a,c,e,g,I,k 3a,c,e,g
6.1 Use and interprets the inequality signs. 4a,c,e
1C
6.2 Interpret and represent inequalities on a number line. PS 5 a,c,e, 6, 7 a,c
pg 21
6.3 Solve linear inequalities R 8 9a,b, 10a,b
E 11 a,c,e 12 a,c,e

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Lesson 06: Ex 1D – SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS INVOLVING FRACTIONS

Example: Solve the following equations:

5𝑥−4 𝑥−5 𝑥+3 𝑥−4
3𝑏. 4
= 5
4b. 3
+ 2
=4

WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1D

Solve the following equations, checking solutions on your CAS.

1−𝑥 2−𝑥 𝑥−4 𝑥+2
3𝑑. 5
= 3
4d. 5
− 3
=2

GUIDED PRACTICE:
7.​ Linear Equations involving Algebraic Fractions F 1-3 LHS
7.1 Know how to combine numerators using expansion and addition of
1D
terms PS 4 a,c,e, 5, 6a, 7a,c
7.2 Add and subtract algebraic fractions pg 27
R 8, 9a, b(i), (ii)
7.3 Solve linear equations involving algebraic fractions
E 10 a,c,e, 11 a

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Lesson 07: Ex 1E – GRAPHING STRAIGHT LINES

𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐

Eg 1. Label the lines with their types of gradient.

Eg 2. Determine if the point (− 2, 3) is on the line with the equation:

a.​ 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 7 b.​ 4𝑦 − 3𝑥 = 18

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Eg 3. Sketch the following linear relations, labelling their axis intercepts:

a.​ 𝑦 =− 2𝑥 + 4

𝑥=0 𝑦=0

b.​ − 9𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 36

Eg 4. Sketch the following linear relations, labelling two coordinates:

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a.​ 𝑦 =−
2
𝑥 b.​ 𝑥 = 5
3

Eg 5. ​Water is flowing from a tank at a constant rate. The equation relating the volume of the water in the
​ tank, 𝑉 litres, to the time the water has been flowing from the tank, 𝑡 minutes, is given by ​
​ 𝑉 = 80 − 4𝑡, 𝑡≥0.

a.​ Why is 𝑡≥0 mentioned? e.​ Sketch the graph of 𝑉 versus 𝑡.

b.​ How much water was initially in the tank?

c.​ What is the rate at which the water is flowing

from the tank?

d.​ How long until the tank is empty?

f.​ From looking at the graph, determine a better

restriction for 𝑡.

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1E

3. Find the gradient and 𝑦-intercept for these linear relations, and sketch a graph

b. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3 d. 𝑦 =− 𝑥 + 2

GUIDED PRACTICE:
8. Graphing Straight Lines F 1 2a,c,e,g,i 3a,c,e,g,
8.1 Understand what it means for a point to lie on a line, graphically and 4LHS 5a,c,e,g,I,k
algebraically 1E PS 6, 8
8.2 Know how to determine the gradient of a line from its equation and pg 36 R 10a,c, 11a,c, 12
use it and a point to sketch a graph
8.3 Find the axis intercepts of a linear graph and use to sketch the graph
E 13 a,c,e

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Lesson 08: Ex 1F – FINDING THE EQUATION OF A LINE

Use these with:

𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐

and remember that:

𝑦2−𝑦1 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒
𝑚= 𝑥2−𝑥1
= 𝑟𝑢𝑛

Eg 1. Find the equation of the straight lines below:

a.​ ​ b.​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​

c.​

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Eg 2. ​ When James goes for a run, he likes to get dropped off a certain distance from his
house and then runs ​ home at a constant speed. After running for 10 minutes, he is 15 km
away from home and after 28 ​ minutes he is 9 km away from home.

a.​ Define the variables and assign them to the horizontal (𝑥) and vertical (𝑦) axes.

b.​ Find the speed at which he is running in km/min.

c.​ How far from home was he dropped off to start his run?

d.​ Determine a rule that links his distance from home 𝐷 kilometres in terms of the length of time
running 𝑡 minutes.

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1F

Determine the gradient of the line joining the following pairs of points

1b. (1, 4), (3, 8) 1f. (2, 7), (4, 7)

GUIDED PRACTICE:
9.​ Finding the equation of a line F 1a,e,i, 2, 3a,c,e, 4
9.1 Find the equation of a line from a graph or two coordinates.
1F
9.2 Find the equation of a horizontal or vertical line PS 5, 7
9.3 Understand the gradient-intercept form, y=mx+c , of a straight line pg 42
R 8, 9
equation
E 10

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Lesson 09: Ex 1G – LENGTH AND MIDPOINT OF A LINE SEGMENT

From Pythagoras’ Theorem, length of a line segment is given by:

𝑑=

Midpoint of a line segment:

𝑀= ( , )

Eg 1. Given that a line segment has endpoints (− 1, 5) and (3, − 2), find:

a.​ The exact length of the line segment. b.​ The midpoint of the line segment.

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Eg 2. Given that a line segment has endpoints (− 5, − 2) and (1, 4), find:

a.​ The exact length of the line segment. b.​ The midpoint of the line segment.

Eg 3. Find the value of 𝑏 if the length of a line segment is 10 and has endpoints (3, 𝑏) and (− 5, 2).

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1G

1. Find the exact distance between this pair of 2. Find the midpoint of the line segments joining
points. this pair of points.
d. (− 3, 8) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (1, 1) d. (− 3, 8) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (1, 1)

GUIDED PRACTICE:
10.​ Length and Midpoint of a Line Segment 1G F 1 & 2 a,c,e,g,i
10.1 Apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find the distance between two points pg 49 PS 3, 4a,c, 5a,c, 6
or length of a line segment. R 8, 9 a,c,e
10.2 Find the midpoint of a line segment
E 10

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Lesson 09: Ex 1H – PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL LINES

__________________________ __________________________

​
Parallel lines have the same gradient: ​ 𝑚1 = 𝑚2

The gradients of perpendicular lines must satisfy the following:​

−1
𝑚2 = 𝑚1

Eg 1. Determine if the following lines are parallel, perpendicular or neither:

a.​ 𝑦 =− 5𝑥 + 2 and 5𝑦 − 𝑥 + 15 = 0 c.​ 6𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 5 and 3𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 4

b.​ 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4 and 𝑦 =
2
𝑥+7 d.​ 5𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4 and 7 − 5𝑦 = 3𝑥
3

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Eg 2. ​Find the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 𝑦 = 6𝑥 − 2 and passes through the point ​
(− 3, − 11).

Eg 3. Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 3𝑦 + 𝑥 = 9 and passes through the
point (2, 1).

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1H

1. Decide if the line graphs of each pair of rules will 2. Find the equation of the line that is:
be parallel, perpendicular, or neither. b. Parallel 𝑦 =− 𝑥 − 5 and passes through the
f. 𝑦 =− 8𝑥 + 4 and 𝑦 = 8 𝑥 − 2
1 point (1,-7)

GUIDED PRACTICE:
11.​ Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 1H F 1 a,c,e,g,I, 2-3 a,c,e
11.1 Define the terms; Parallel and Perpendicular. pg 54 PS 4a,c,e,g, 5-6 a,c, 7
11.2 Apply the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines R 8 a,c 9a,c 10a,c
E 11, 13

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Lesson 10: Ex 1I – SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS USING SUBSTITUTION

Simultaneous equations are when there are two or more equations.

Often the aim is to find a solution to these, which is where the lines intersect.

When working with two linear equations, we can have three types of solutions:

________________________​ ________________________​ ​ ________________________

We can solve simultaneous equations using the substitution method:

1.​ Label the equations.
2.​ Identify or transpose an equation to make one variable the subject (eg. 𝑥 =…).
3.​ Substitute that expression into the other equation.
4.​ Solve for the remaining variable.
5.​ Substitute that value back in to either equation to solve for the original variable.

Eg 1. Solve the following simultaneous equations using the substitution method:

a.​ 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 1​
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 29

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b.​ 𝑥 = 2𝑦 − 7
2𝑦 + 3𝑥 = 3

c.​ 𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 8​
𝑦 =− 3𝑥 + 16

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1I

Solve the following pairs of simultaneous equations using the method of substitution.

1b. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 and 6𝑥 + 𝑦 = 17 2d. 𝑦 =− 2𝑥 − 3 and 𝑦 =− 𝑥 − 4

GUIDED PRACTICE:
1I F 1a,c,e,g,i 2a,c,e,g
pg 62 PS 4, 5, 6
R 7 a,c,e,g, 8a,c, 9a,c
E 10 a,c,e,g

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Lesson 11: Ex 1J – SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS USING ELIMINATION

​
The Elimination method can be used to solve some simultaneous equations:

1.​ Both equations must be in the form of 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑑​

2.​ Label the equations.​

3.​ Does one of the variables have the same coefficient in each equation?

4.​ Add or subtract the equations to eliminate this variable.​

5.​ Solve for the remaining variable.​

6.​ Substitute that value back in to either equation to solve for the other variable.

Eg 1. Solve the following simultaneous equations using the elimination method:

a.​ − 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 =− 9 and 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7

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b.​ 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7 and 3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5

c.​ − 𝑥 − 5𝑦 =− 13 and − 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 13

d.​ 6𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 3 and 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 2

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1J

Solve the following pairs of simultaneous equations using the elimination method. Check your solutions
using your CAS.

1b. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 2b. 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10 and 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 8

GUIDED PRACTICE:

1J F 1 a,c,e,g,i,k 2 a,c,e 3 a,c,e

pg 68 PS 4, 5, 6
R 8 b,d 9
E 10 a,c,e

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Lesson 12: Ex 1K – FURTHER APPLICATIONS OF SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS

Generally, we will need to create equations from given information to apply simultaneous equations:

1.​ Define a variable for each unknown.​

2.​ Write down equations that relate to the information.​

3.​ Solve the equations by substitution or elimination​

4.​ Interpret the solution by writing the answer in words/sentences​

Eg 1. ​ Ashley received better results for her Maths test than for her Science test. If the sum of the two ​
marks is 164 and the difference is 22, calculate the mark she received for each subject.

Eg 2. ​To finish a project, Gary buys some nuts and bolts from Bunnings, with 25 pieces in total. If each nut
​ costs 12 cents, each bolt costs 25 cents and the total purchase price is $4.30, how many nuts and how
​ many bolts did Gary buy?

Eg 3. ​For a local music festival, they offer adult tickets for $25 and children’s tickets for $10. The security
at the entrance to the festival were counting people as they entered but did not take notice of whether
​ they were adults or children. If the total revenue from tickets was $1800 and security counted 87 ​
people enter, how many adults and how many children attended the festival?

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WHITEBOARD PRACTICE – EX 1K

2. Cam is three years older than Lara. If there combined age is 63, determine their ages by solving an
appropriate pair of equations.

GUIDED PRACTICE:
1K F 1, 3, 4, 5
pg 72 PS 6, 8, 9
R 10, 11
E 13,14

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CHAPTER 8 ANSWERS

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