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Given the system of equations: $x + 2y = 8$ and $2x + 3y = 13$, which method is most suitable and efficient for finding the solution?
Given the system of equations: $x + 2y = 8$ and $2x + 3y = 13$, which method is most suitable and efficient for finding the solution?
- Graphical method, as it provides a visual representation of the solution.
- Matrix inversion, for a direct solution with minimal steps.
- Substitution method, isolating one variable and substituting into the other equation. (correct)
- Elimination method, multiplying equations to eliminate one variable.
A system of equations is formed to determine the cost of pencils ($p$) and biros ($b$). The equations are: $4p + 6b = 7.20$ and $8p + 5b = 8.80$. What is the next logical step to solve for the cost of 3 pencils and 1 biro?
A system of equations is formed to determine the cost of pencils ($p$) and biros ($b$). The equations are: $4p + 6b = 7.20$ and $8p + 5b = 8.80$. What is the next logical step to solve for the cost of 3 pencils and 1 biro?
- Add the two equations together to eliminate one of the variables.
- Solve directly for $3p + b$ by manipulating the given equations.
- Solve for $p$ and $b$ individually, then calculate $3p + b$. (correct)
- Graph the two equations and find the intersection point.
Consider the equation $5/x = -3/4$. What is the value of $x$?
Consider the equation $5/x = -3/4$. What is the value of $x$?
- $x = -20/3$ (correct)
- $x = 20/3$
- $x = -3/20$
- $x = 3/20$
Given the equation $2(x - 12) = 3(x - 8)$, what is the value of $x$?
Given the equation $2(x - 12) = 3(x - 8)$, what is the value of $x$?
For the linear equation $-4y = 2x + 20$, how do the x-intercept and y-intercept relate to each other?
For the linear equation $-4y = 2x + 20$, how do the x-intercept and y-intercept relate to each other?
A greenhouse needs shade cloth for its top and sides (excluding the front and back). Given the dimensions, what calculation accurately determines the surface area requiring shade cloth?
A greenhouse needs shade cloth for its top and sides (excluding the front and back). Given the dimensions, what calculation accurately determines the surface area requiring shade cloth?
Given that shade cloth comes in rolls that are 20m long and 1.8m wide, what consideration is most important when calculating the number of rolls needed for the greenhouse?
Given that shade cloth comes in rolls that are 20m long and 1.8m wide, what consideration is most important when calculating the number of rolls needed for the greenhouse?
A swimming pool's dimensions are provided. Which approach accurately determines the volume of the pool?
A swimming pool's dimensions are provided. Which approach accurately determines the volume of the pool?
In calculating the surface area of a 3D stepped shape, why is it important to carefully consider each face?
In calculating the surface area of a 3D stepped shape, why is it important to carefully consider each face?
How does understanding volume and surface area assist in practical problems like the ones presented?
How does understanding volume and surface area assist in practical problems like the ones presented?
Flashcards
Simultaneous Equations
Simultaneous Equations
Finding x and y values that satisfy both equations simultaneously.
Elimination Method
Elimination Method
A method to solve simultaneous equations by manipulating equations to eliminate one variable.
Substitution Method
Substitution Method
A method to solve simultaneous equations where one equation is rearranged to express one variable in terms of the other, then substituted into the other equation.
Y-intercept
Y-intercept
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X-intercept
X-intercept
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Surface Area
Surface Area
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Volume
Volume
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Study Notes
- The document provided is a maths revision worksheet for Year 10 students, covering topics from Term 1.
Simultaneous Equations
- Solve the pairs of simultaneous equations using the specified method which include substitution, elimination, and graphical methods
- The first pair of equations are x + 2y = 8 and 2x + 3y = 13. The stated method for these is substitution.
- The second pair of equations are 2x + 3y = -2 and 5x - y = 29. The stated method for these is elimination.
- The third pair of equations are y + 2x = 1 and y + 4x = 3. The stated method for these is a graphical method.
Problem Solving with Simultaneous Equations
- It States that 4 pencils and 6 biros cost $7.20 while 8 pencils and 5 biros cost $8.80.
- Create two simultaneous equations representing this and solve to find the cost of three pencils and one biro.
Linear Equations
- Solve each of the linear equations and verify each solution
- The first linear equation is 3 - 2x = 1
- The second linear equation is 54c - 1 = 20
- The third linear equation is 4x + 3 = 12x - 9
- The fourth linear equation is 5/x = -3/4
- The fifth linear equation is 7a - 1 = 28
- The sixth linear equation is 23y = 13y + 200
- The seventh linear equation is 2(x-12) = 3(x-8)
Straight Line Equations
- For the straight line -4y = 2x + 20 determine the y-intercept and the x-intercept.
Surface Area
- Find the surface area of each of the figures provided, rounding answers to the nearest hundredth if necessary
Application of Shade Cloth
- A greenhouse, with dimensions of 3.6m high, 2.4m wide, and 8m long, needs to be covered on the top and sides only (not front and back) with shade cloth.
- The shade cloth is in 20m rolls and is 1.8m wide.
- Calculate the number of linear metres of shade cloth needed and how many rolls.
Volume Calculation
- Calculate the volume of two different shapes
- The first is two 6cm cubes stacked on top of each other
- The second shape is a Cylinder of 8cm high and 10cm wide, with a smaller cylinder of 2cm width cut out of the centre
Swimming Pool Volume
- A backyard swimming pool has dimensions of 1m deep, 1.8m wide and 12m long, with one side having a length of 4m.
- Calculate the volume of the pool.
Combined Shape Calculations
- Calculate the surface area and volume of a shape comprised of 3x 9cm cubes in a staircase formation and 5cm deep.
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