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Solving Word Problems Using Equations

We can make equations from word problems to help us solve them.

Example word problem

Example word problem

  • Rahul has two older brothers. His first brother is four years older than him. His second brother is twice as old as Rahul. Their ages add up 40. How old is Rahul?
3) Solve the equation

3) Solve the equation

  • Rahul is 9 years old.
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1

Number

1.1

Place Value

1.2

Factors & Multiples

1.3

Operations

1.4

Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.5

Growth & Decay

1.6

Measurements & Units

1.7

Accuracy

2

Algebra

2.1

Introduction to Algebra

2.2

Graphs

2.3

Solving Equations

2.4

Sequences

3

Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

4

Geometry & Measures

4.1

Introduction to Geometry

4.2

Ruler & Compass Constructions

4.3

Perimeter & Area

4.4

Triangles, Quadrilaterals & Circles

4.5

Transformations

4.6

Triangle Formulae

4.7

3D Shapes

4.8

Vectors

5

Probability

6

Statistics

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