EFIKO LECTURE SERIES Tutorial 1A Subject: Mathematics Topic: Linear Equations Objective: To introduce students to Linear Equations. Prerequisite for this tutorial: Arithmetic of positive and negative numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) Class Rules: 1. Indecent and offensive language is not allowed in the comment section. Kindly respect every user of this medium. 2. Questions can be posted via comment section of this tutorial. You question(s) will be answered within 24 hours. Question(s) can include assignment given to you in class, questions from your textbook and general questions you have on linear equation. 3. Attempt to answer all the assignment at the end of each tutorial. The best students will be rewarded. 4. No question is considered stupid on the platform. If there is any part of the tutorial you don’t understand, kindly call our attention to it. 5. Our aim is for you to excel in your academics. Kindly invite your friends so that they too can benefit. 5. Take your time to take a quiz on the tutorial on m.efiko.ng to test your understanding of the tutorial. Thank you and welcome to class Definition: Linear equation is a mathematical expression that has an equal sign (=) and contain ONLY ONE unknown (such as “x”, “y”, “a”, “b” etc.). Let us take a closer look at the expression 3 + 5 If we add 3 and 5 together (two like terms), the answer is 8 This can be written mathematically as 3 + 5 = 8 If we replace the 3 with say x, the expression above becomes x + 5 = 8 The expression x + 5 = 8 is an equation. Solving this equation means finding the value of x which we know from above is 3. The unknown (x above) can be in different position. Thus the equation x + 5 = 8 is the same as the equation 5 + x = 8. Other examples: x - 7 = 10 3x – 2 = 4 -2x – 7 + 5x = 12 Can you think of other examples? Post it on your wall. Features of linear equations A linear equation has the following features: 1. There is only one unknown. Thus the equation x + 3 – y = 9 is not a linear equation (it contains two unknown x and y) 2. The unknown cannot have exponents (or powers): For example, x squared or x^2. Thus x^2 + 3 = 8 is not a linear equation. 3. The unknown cannot multiply or divide each other i.e. x*x, y/y, b*b*b etc. 4. The unknown cannot be found under a root sign i.e. √x Assignment 1: A. Which among the following is a not a linear equation: 1. 2x + 9 = 12 + 3x 2. x + 5 = 9 + y 3. 4m * 2m = 24 4. -5x – 7 = 12 + x 5. P^2 – 9 = 3p B. List five examples of linear equations. Tutorial 1B on linear equations will be posted by 12pm tomorrow (July 4th, 2013). Invite your friend. KEEP ON LEARNING & WINNING WITH EFIKO.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 12:34:24 +0000
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