Practice Common Mistakes & Misconceptions (6) - Linear Equations - IB 10 Mathematics

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Question 1.
What is the rule for applying operations in equations?
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Think of keeping both sides equal.
Question 2.
What is the slope in the equation y = 3x + 2?
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Identify the coefficient of x.
3Question 3.
True or False: Every linear equation has exactly one solution.
- True
- False
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Remember the types of solutions equations can have.
4Question 4.
What happens to the inequality sign when you multiply by a negative number?
- It stays the same
- It flips
- It disappears
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Think of a seesaw — what happens to the direction?
Question 5.
Create a linear equation with no solutions and explain why it has no solutions.
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Look for contradictory statements.
Question 6.
Write a linear equation with infinitely many solutions and describe its representation graphically.
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Check for parallel lines in transformation.

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