Topic : Simultaneous Equations

1) Solving a pair of simultaneous linear equations

Example 1

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5

𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7

Method 1 : By Elimination

Method 2 : By Substitution

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2) Solving a pair of simultaneous linear and non-linear equations

Example 2

Solve the simultaneous equations

𝑦 2 + (2𝑥 + 3)2 = 10

2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1

Solution

3) Find the point(s) of intersection of two graphs algebraically

Example 3

Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 and the curve
𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2.

Solution

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4) Formulate and solve simultaneous equations to model real-world problems

Example 4

A rectangular car license plate has an area of 600 cm2. Its perimeter is 4 cm more
than 10 times its height. Find the dimensions of this license plate.

Solution

Exercise 1

1) Solve the simultaneous equations

2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3

𝑥𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2𝑦

2) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line 𝑦 − 𝑥 + 3 = 0 and the
curve 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 1.

3) A rectangular picture frame has an area of 154 cm 2 and a perimeter of 50 cm.

Find the dimensions of this picture frame.

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Homework
2𝑥 𝑦
1) The curve + 𝑥 = 3 intersects the line 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2 at the points A and B. Find the
𝑦
coordinates of A and B

2) A ladder, 5 m long, is placed on a horizontal floor and leaning against a vertical

wall. The base of the ladder is x m from the wall and the top of the ladder is y m from
the floor.

i) Form a non-linear equation in x and y

ii) Solve your non-linear equation with 𝑦 − 𝑥 = 1

iii) Explain why only one of the solutions is acceptable.

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