Constructing and Solving Equations

Author:Lynn Byrd, Greg Byrd & Chris Pearce
Lower Secondary Stage 7
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Important Questions on Constructing and Solving Equations

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Write an equation for Zara puzzle given below:

I think of a number. I multiply it by 2 then add 4. The answer is 28.

Also, solve your equation to find the values of the unknown numbers.

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Write an equation for Marcus puzzle given below:

I think of a number and add 3. Then answer is 22.

Also, solve your equation to find the values of the unknown numbers.

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The diagram shows the lengths of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle. For the given triangle, write an equation and solve it to find the value of p.

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The diagram shows the lengths of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle. For the given triangle, write an equation and solve it to find the value of p.

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The diagram shows the lengths of the equal sides of an isosceles triangle. For the given triangle, write an equation and solve it to find the value of p.

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Solve the equation when the unknown is on the right-hand side of the equation: 42=6y

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Solve the equation when the unknown is on the right-hand side of the equation: 24=8y

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Solve the equation when the unknown is on the right-hand side of the equation: 25=y-3

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This is the part of Steffen's homework.

Question: Solve these equations.

ax+7=-2, bx-6=-2, c5x=-35

Solution:

ax+7=-2    bx-6=-2     c5x=-35

x=-2-7     x=-2-6     x=-355

x=-5            x=-8                x=7

If he has made any mistakes, explain the mistakes and work out the correct answers.

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Solve the equation when the unknown is on the right-hand side of the equation: 13=y-5

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Solve the equation when the unknown is on the right-hand side of the equation: 9=y+2