Chapter 2: Expressions, equations and simultaneous equations Notes

Expanding and simplifying expressions, solving harder linear equations, equations of the form ax² = c, inequalities, rearranging formulas, and solving simultaneous equations by substitution, elimination and graphing.

Sections

  1. 2A Expanding and simplifying expressions Mastered

    Multiplying and dividing algebraic terms, expanding brackets with positive and negative terms outside, and expanding then collecting like terms.

  2. 2B Linear equations and ax² = c Mastered

    Solving linear equations with brackets, pronumerals on both sides and algebraic fractions, and solving quadratic equations of the form ax² = c.

  3. 2C Inequalities and rearranging formulas Mastered

    Solving linear inequalities including reversing the sign, and changing the subject of a formula.

  4. 2D Simultaneous equations Mastered

    Solving pairs of linear equations by graphing, substitution and elimination, and checking the solution in both equations.

  5. 2E Solving problems with simultaneous equations Mastered

    Writing a pair of equations from a worded problem, solving, and answering in context.

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