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Chapter 3 Linear Equations

The document discusses solving linear equations in one unknown. It defines a linear equation and its root or solution. There are four basic forms of linear equations presented along with their solutions. Steps for solving linear equations involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are provided. Several examples of solving different types of linear equations are worked out. Common errors in solving equations are highlighted. Exercises with worked out solutions are included to illustrate the process of solving linear equations in one unknown.

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Chapter 3 Linear Equations

The document discusses solving linear equations in one unknown. It defines a linear equation and its root or solution. There are four basic forms of linear equations presented along with their solutions. Steps for solving linear equations involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are provided. Several examples of solving different types of linear equations are worked out. Common errors in solving equations are highlighted. Exercises with worked out solutions are included to illustrate the process of solving linear equations in one unknown.

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Module PMR

CHAPTER 3 : LINEAR EQUATIONS


1.

Solve linear equation = Finding the value of the unknown which


satisfies the equation.

2.

The solution of the equation is also known as the root of the equation.

3.

A linear equation in one unknown has only one root.

4.

To determine whether a given value is a solution of an equation,


substitute the value into the equation. If the sum of the left hand side
(LHS) = sum of right hand side (RHS), then the given value is a solution.
There are 4 different forms of linear equation as follow:
Equation
x+a=b

Solution
x=b-a

x-a=b

x=b+a

ax = b

x
b
a

b
a

x=axb

Solving Linear Equations in One Unknown involving combined


operations of +, -, x, .
Steps:

1. Work on the bracket first, if there is any.


2. Group the terms with the unknown on the left hand side of the
equation while the numbers on the right side.
3. Solve the equation using combined operations.
4. Check your solution by substituting the value into the original
equation.

Examples:
1. Given that 2y + 11 = -5, calculate the value of y.
Solutions:
2 y 11 5
2 y 5 11
2 y 16
16
y
2
y 8
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2. If k 1

k 5
,find the value of k.
3

3. Find the value of q which


satisfies the equation
3( q 4) q 2

Solution:

Solution:
k 5
3
3(k 1) k 5
3k 3 k 5
3k k 5 3
2k 8
8
k
2
k 4
k 1

3(q 4) q 2
3q 12 q 2
3q q 2 12
2q 14
14
q
2
q7

4. If 7 - (x + 1) = -4x, then x = ?
Solution:
7 ( x 1) 4 x
7 x 1 4 x
x 4 x 7 1
3 x 6
6
x
3
x 2
Common Errors
No Errors
m 2 7
1. m 7 2
m 5
x5 3
2. x 3 5
x8
3.

Correct Steps
m 2 7
m 7 2
m 9
x5 3
x 35
x 2
2y 8
8
y
2
y4

2y 8
y 8 2
y 16

Linear Equations

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1
p 8
4
4.

p 8

1
p 8
4
p 8 4
p 32

1
4

p2

5.

1.

2x 3 7
2x 7 3
2 x 10
10
x
2
x5
Exercise
a) x 2 10

2x 3 7
2x 7 3
2x 4
x 4 2
x8
Example
x 5 11
x 11 5
x6

b) x 4 2

c) 4 x 7

d) 10 x 3

e) 6 x 3

f) 3 7 x

2.

x 3 5
x 53
x8

Linear Equations

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a)

x 8 6

b)

x 10 3

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c) 7 x 2

d) 1 x 9

e) 3 x 7

f) 5 9 x

3.

5 6 x
x 65
x 1

a) 6 7 x
b) 5 4 x

c) 3 x 2

d) 1 x 10

e) x 8 3

f) 5 x 7

4.

2 x 10
10
x
2
x 5

Linear Equations

a) 3 x 18
b) 5 x 25

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c) 8 2x
d) 16 4x
e) x 10
f) 3 x

5.

x
2
5
x 25
x 10

a)

1
2

x
5
2

b)

x
2
7

c)

x 1

2 3

d)

5x
10
3

2
1
e) x
5
4

f)

6.

2x 1 5
2x 5 1
2x 6
6
x
2
x3

a) 3 x 4 5

b) 6 4 x 2

c)
Linear Equations

x
3

6
2

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1
x 3 4
2

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d) 3

2
x 7
5

e) 4

x
1
2

f) 9 3

7.

3x 1 2 x 4
3 x 2 x 4 1
x 5

3
x
2

a) 3 x 4 x 7

b) 4 x 9 3 2 x

c) 5 x 11 3 x

d)

x
2 x4
3

e) 2 x

f)
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4 9x
5

5x 3
x
4

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3( x 2) 2 x 5
3x 6 2 x 5
3x 2 x 5 6
x 11

8.

a)

4 x 3 6 x

b) x 3( x 1) 9

c) x 4 3 2( x 5)

d)

1
(2 x 3) 5 2 x
3

e)

x 5 x

3
6

f)

2 x 5 3x 4

3
2

PMR past year questions


2004
1). Solve each of the following equations.
a) k 14 k
3
b) f (6 4 f ) 31
2

[3 marks]
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Module PMR

2005
2). Solve each of the following equations.
a) 2n 3n 4
b) 2k

3 7k
5

[3 marks]
2006
3). Solve each of the following equations.
a)

12
3
n

b) 2(k 1) k 3

[3 marks]
2007
4). Solve each of the following equations.
a) x 10 4
b)

5x 4
x
3

[3 marks]
2008
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Module PMR

5). Solve each of the following equations.


a) p 5 11
b) x 1

x3
2

[3 marks]

CHAPTER 3 :LINEAR EQUATIONS


ANSWERS
1.

3.

a) x = -12
b) x = -2
c) x = 3
d) x = -13
e) x = -9
f) x = -10
a) x = 1
b) x = 9
c) x = -1
d) x = -9
e) x = 11
f) x = 2

Linear Equations

2.

4.

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a) x = 14
b) x = 7
c) x = 9
d) x = -8
e) x = 10
f) x = 4
a) x = 6
b) x = -5
c) x = 4
d) x = -4
e) x = 10
1
f) x =
6

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5.

a) x = -10
b) x = -14
2
c) x =
3
d) x = 6
5
e) x =
8
f) x = 9
a) x = 7
b) x = -3
c) x = 8
d) x = -9
e) x = 4
f) x = 3

7.

6.

a) x = -3
b) x = 2
c) x = 14
d) x = -25
e) x = 6
f) x = -4

8.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

x=6
x = -6
x=3
x=3
x = 10

f)

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5

PMR past year questions


2004.

2005.

1). a). k = -7

2). a). n = 4

b). f = 8

b). k =

3
17

2006.

2007.

3). a). n = 4

4). a). x = -6

b). k = 5
2008.
5). a). p = -16

Linear Equations

b). x = 2
b). x = 5

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