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Maths
Simultaneous Equations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are simultaneous equations? | When two equations are both satifyed for the same values for x and y. |
| Elimination Method | In this method, we 'eliminate' one of the variables . |
| Unable to be eliminated by adding or subtracting | Multiply one or both of the equations by a number to make elimination possible. |
| Equations containing fractions. | To solve these equations, we get rid of the fractions by multiplying each term. |
| Solving Simultaneous equations graphically. | Two simultaneous equations may be solved by drawing graphs of the two equations and then reading the x-value and the y-value of their point of intersection. |
| Using simultaneous equations to solve problems | Simultaneous equations are particularly useful for solving problems which have two unknowns. Generally, two different pieces of information enable us to write down two equations. |