Completing the Square

The technique of completing the square can be used when the equation cannot be factorised.
As the steps are the same each time, this pattern lends itself to a formula, the formula known as “the quadratic formula

Note: I changed the +7 to a – 7 in case you are wondering what I am talking about in the slidecast!!!

lesson notes: 09 completing the square

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Simultaneous Equations

When you have the same number of unkowns as you do equations, it should be possible to find the unknowns. (Assuming that no equation is a multiple of another).

lesson notes: 08 simultaneous equations

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