CHAPTER 2

SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS (Solving simultaneous equations means to find the intersection point)

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Able to find the points of intersection of a line and a curve.

SOLVE LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO UNKNOWNS

Method 1: Elimination method
Coefficient of one of the unknowns must be the same for both equations. Example: Find the intersection point of 2x 3y = 12 and 3x + 4y = 1.

SOLVE LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO UNKNOWNS

Method 2: Substitution method
Use 1 2 1 or 2 1 2. Example: Solve the simultaneous equations : 2x + y = 5 and x + 2y = 7

HOMEWORK
Exercise 2.1 page 31
Q3, 4, 5, 6

SOLVE SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS IN TWO UNKNOWNS WITH AT LEAST ONE LINEAR EQUATION
Only substitution method
Example: Solve the simultaneous equations :

HOMEWORK
Exercise 2.2 page 34
Q7, 10, 14

Misc Exercise page 35

Q1, 6, 9