Solve an equation without losing the balance
Translate a word sentence into an equation, preserve equality through inverse operations and verify a solution.
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Simple equations & word sentences
FREE LESSON AVAILABLESolve simple linear equations and translate short word sentences into equations.
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- inverse operations
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Simultaneous linear equations
Solve pairs of linear equations by elimination/substitution and interpret solutions in context.
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Simple equations & linear inequalities
Solve linear equations and inequalities while preserving equality/inequality logic.
Expanding, factorising & algebraic fractions
Expand brackets, factorise common factors and simplify basic algebraic fractions where defined.
Factorisation: common factors, grouping & quadratic structure
Factorise algebraic expressions using common factors, grouping and simple quadratic patterns.
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