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Methods in algebra 1
Fluency in algebra, particularly in factoring, is absolutely vital for everything in this course. This chapter is intended as a review of earlier algebraic techniques, and readers should do as much or as little of it as is necessary.
Digital Resources are available for this chapter in the Interactive Textbook and Online Teaching Suite. See the Overview at the front of the textbook for details.
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A pronumeral is a symbol that stands for a number. The pronumeral may stand for a known number or for an unknown number, or it may be a variable and stand for any one of a whole set of possible numbers. Pronumerals, being numbers, can take part in all the operations that are possible with numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (except by zero).
Like and unlike termsAn algebraic expression consists of pronumerals, numbers and the operations of arithmetic. Here is an example:
x2 + 2x + 3x2 − 4x − 3 = 4x2 − 2x − 3
This particular algebraic expression can be simplified by combining like terms.• The two like terms x2 and 3x2 can be combined to give 4x2.• Another pair of like terms 2x and −4x can be combined to give −2x.• This yields three unlike terms, 4x2, −2x and −3, which cannot be combined.
Multiplying and dividingTo simplify a product such as 3y × (−6y), or a quotient such as 10x2y ÷ 5y, work systematically through the signs, then the numerals, and then each pronumeral in turn.
Index lawsHere are the standard laws for dealing with indices. They will be covered in more detail in Chapter 7.
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Example 1 1A
Simplify each expression by combining like terms.a 7a + 15 − 2a − 20 b x2 + 2x + 3x2 − 4x − 3
Special expansionsThese three identities are important and must be memorised. Examples of these expansions occur constantly, and knowing the formulae greatly simplifies the working. They are proven in the exercises.
Exercise 1B
1 Expand:a 3(x − 2) b 2(x − 3) c −3(x − 2)d −2(x − 3) e −3(x + 2) f −2(x + 3)g −(x − 2) h −(2 − x) i −(x + 3)
2 Expand:a 3(x + y) b −2(p − q) c 4(a + 2b)d x(x − 7) e −x(x − 3) f −a(a + 4)g 5(a + 3b − 2c) h −3(2x − 3y + 5z) i xy(2x − 3y)
3 Expand and simplify:a 2(x + 1) − x b 3a + 5 + 4(a − 2) c 2 + 2(x − 3)d −3(a + 2) + 10 e 3 − (x + 1) f b + c − (b − c)g (2x − 3y) − (3x − 2y) h 3(x − 2) − 2(x − 5) i 4(2a − 3b) − 3(a + 2b)j 4(s − t) − 6(s + t) k 2x(x + 6y) − x(x − 5y) l 5(2a − 5b) − 6(−a − 4b)
4 Expand and simplify:a (x + 2)(x + 3) b (y + 4)(y + 7) c (t + 6)(t − 3)d (x − 4)(x + 2) e (t − 1)(t − 3) f (2a + 3)(a + 5)g (u − 4)(3u + 2) h (4p + 5)(2p − 3) i (2b − 7)(b − 3)j (5a − 2)(3a + 1) k (6 − c)(c − 3) l (2d − 3)(4 + d)
FOUNDATION
3 SPECIAL EXPANSIONS
• Square of a sum: (A + B)2 = A2 + 2AB + B2
• Square of a difference: (A − B)2 = A2 − 2AB + B2
• Difference of squares: (A + B)(A − B) = A2 − B2
Example 6 1B
Use the three special expansions above to simplify:a (x + 4)2 b (s − 3t)2 c (x + 3y)(x − 3y)
SOLUTION
a (x + 4)2 = x2 + 8x + 16 (the square of a sum)
b (s − 3t)2 = s2 − 6st + 9t2 (the square of a difference)
c (x + 3y)(x − 3y) = x2 − 9y2 (the difference of squares)
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5 a By expanding (A + B)(A + B), prove the special expansion (A + B)2 = A2 + 2AB + B2.b Similarly, prove the special expansions:
i (A − B)2 = A2 − 2AB + B2 ii (A − B)(A + B) = A2 − B2
6 Use the special expansions to expand:a (x + y)2 b (x − y)2 c (x − y)(x + y) d (a + 3)2
e (b − 4)2 f (c + 5)2 g (d − 6)(d + 6) h (7 + e)(7 − e)i (8 + f)2 j (9 − g)2 k (h + 10)(h − 10) l (i + 11)2
m (2a + 1)2 n (2b − 3)2 o (3c + 2)2 p (2d + 3e)2
q (2f + 3g)(2f − 3g) r (3h − 2i)(3h + 2i) s (5j + 4)2 t (4k − 5l )2
u (4 + 5m)(4 − 5m) v (5 − 3n)2 w (7p + 4q)2 x (8 − 3r)2
CHALLENGE
7 Expand and simplify:
a (t + 1t )
2
b (t − 1t )
2
c (t + 1t )(t − 1
t )
8 By writing 102 as (100 + 2), and adopting a similar approach for parts b and c, use the special expansions to find (without using a calculator) the value of:a 1022 b 9992 c 203 × 197
9 Expand and simplify:a (a − b)(a2 + ab + b2) b (x + 2)2 − (x + 1)2
c (a − 3)2 − (a − 3)(a + 3) d (2x + 3)(x − 1) − (x − 2)(x + 1)e (x − 2)3 f (p + q + r)2 − 2(pq + qr + rp)
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Factoring is the reverse process of expanding brackets, and is needed routinely throughout the course. There are four basic methods, but in every situation common factors should always be taken out first.
Factoring by taking out the highest common factorAlways look first for any common factors of all the terms, and then take out the highest common factor.
Factoring by difference of squaresThe expression must have two terms, both of which are squares. Sometimes a common factor must be taken out first.
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4 THE FOUR BASIC METHODS OF FACTORING
• Highest common factor: Always try this first. • Difference of squares: This involves two terms. • Quadratics: This involves three terms. • Grouping: This involves four or more terms.
Factoring should continue until each factor is irreducible, meaning that it cannot be factored further.
Example 7 1C
Factor each expression by taking out the highest common factor.a 4x3 + 3x2 b 9a2b3 − 15b3
SOLUTION
a The highest common factor of 4x3 and 3x2 is x2, so 4x3 + 3x2 = x2(4x + 3).
b The highest common factor of 9a2b3 and 15b3 is 3b3, so 9a2b3 − 15b3 = 3b3(3a2 − 5).
Example 8 1C
Use the difference of squares to factor each expression.a a2 − 36 b 80x2 − 5y2
SOLUTION
a a2 − 36 = (a + 6)(a − 6)
b 80x2 − 5y2 = 5(16x2 − y2) (take out the highest common factor)= 5(4x − y)(4x + y) (use the difference of squares)
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Factoring monic quadraticsA quadratic is called monic if the coefficient of x2 is 1. Suppose that we want to factor the monic quadratic expression x2 − 13x + 36. Look for two numbers:• whose sum is −13 (the coefficient of x), and• whose product is +36 (the constant term).
Factoring non-monic quadraticsIn a non-monic quadratic such as 2x2 + 11x + 12, where the coefficient of x2 is not 1, look for two numbers:• whose sum is 11 (the coefficient of x), and• whose product is 12 × 2 = 24 (the constant times the coefficient of x2).
Then split the middle term into two terms.
Example 9 1C
Factor these monic quadratics.a x2 − 13x + 36 b a2 + 12a − 28
SOLUTION
a The numbers with sum −13 and product +36 are −9 and −4, so x2 − 13x + 36 = (x − 9)(x − 4).
b The numbers with sum +12 and product −28 are +14 and −2, so a2 + 12a − 28 = (a + 14)(a − 2).
Example 10 1C
Factor these non-monic quadratics.a 2x2 + 11x + 12 b 6s2 − 11s − 10
SOLUTION
a The numbers with sum 11 and product 12 × 2 = 24 are 8 and 3, so 2x2 + 11x + 12 = (2x2 + 8x) + (3x + 12) (split 11x into 8x + 3x)
= 2x(x + 4) + 3(x + 4) (take out the HCF of each group) = (2x + 3)(x + 4) (x + 4 is a common factor)
b The numbers with sum −11 and product −10 × 6 = −60 are −15 and 4, so 6s2 − 11s − 10 = (6s2 − 15s) + (4s − 10) (split −11s into −15s + 4s)
= 3s(2s − 5) + 2(2s − 5) (take out the HCF of each group) = (3s + 2)(2s − 5) (2s − 5 is a common factor)
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Factoring by groupingWhen there are four or more terms, it is sometimes possible to factor the expression by grouping. • Split the expression into groups. • Then factor each group in turn. • Then factor the whole expression by taking out a common factor or by some other method.
Exercise 1C
1 Factor each expression by taking out any common factors:a 2x + 8 b 6a − 15 c ax − ay d 20ab − 15ace x2 + 3x f p2 + 2pq g 3a2 − 6ab h 12x2 + 18xi 20cd − 32c j a2b + b2a k 6a2 + 2a3 l 7x3y − 14x2y2
2 Factor each expression by grouping in pairs:a mp + mq + np + nq b ax − ay + bx − by c ax + 3a + 2x + 6d a2 + ab + ac + bc e z3 − z2 + z − 1 f ac + bc − ad − bdg pu − qu − pv + qv h x2 − 3x − xy + 3y i 5p − 5q − px + qxj 2ax − bx − 2ay + by k ab + ac − b − c l x3 + 4x2 − 3x − 12m a3 − 3a2 − 2a + 6 n 2t3 + 5t2 − 10t − 25 o 2x3 − 6x2 − ax + 3a
3 Factor each expression by using the difference of squares:a a2 − 1 b b2 − 4 c c2 − 9 d d2 − 100e 25 − y2 f 1 − n2 g 49 − x2 h 144 − p2
i 4c2 − 9 j 9u2 − 1 k 25x2 − 16 l 1 − 49k2
m x2 − 4y2 n 9a2 − b2 o 25m2 − 36n2 p 81a2b2 − 64
4 Factor each quadratic expression. They are all monic quadratics.a a2 + 3a + 2 b k2 + 5k + 6 c m2 + 7m + 6 d x2 + 8x + 15e y2 + 9y + 20 f t2 + 12t + 20 g x2 − 4x + 3 h c2 − 7c + 10i a2 − 7a + 12 j b2 − 8b + 12 k t2 + t − 2 l u2 − u − 2m w2 − 2w − 8 n a2 + 2a − 8 o p2 − 2p − 15 p y2 + 3y − 28q c2 − 12c + 27 r u2 − 13u + 42 s x2 − x − 90 t x2 + 3x − 40u t2 − 4t − 32 v p2 + 9p − 36 w u2 − 16u − 80 x t2 + 23t − 50
FOUNDATION
Example 11 1C
Factor each expression by grouping.a 12xy − 9x − 16y + 12 b s2 − t2 + s − t
SOLUTION
a 12xy − 9x − 16y + 12 = 3x(4y − 3) − 4(4y − 3) (take out the HCF of each pair) = (3x − 4)(4y − 3) (4y − 3 is a common factor)
b s2 − t2 + s − t = (s + t)(s − t) + (s − t) (factor s2 − t2 using the difference of squares) = (s − t)(s + t + 1) (s − t is a common factor)
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5 Factor each quadratic expression. They are all non-monic quadratics.a 3x2 + 4x + 1 b 2x2 + 5x + 2 c 3x2 + 16x + 5 d 3x2 + 8x + 4e 2x2 − 3x + 1 f 5x2 − 13x + 6 g 5x2 − 11x + 6 h 6x2 − 11x + 3i 2x2 − x − 3 j 2x2 + 3x − 5 k 3x2 + 2x − 5 l 3x2 + 14x − 5m 2x2 − 7x − 15 n 2x2 + x − 15 o 6x2 + 17x − 3 p 6x2 − 7x − 3q 6x2 + 5x − 6 r 5x2 + 23x + 12 s 5x2 + 4x − 12 t 5x2 − 19x + 12u 5x2 − 11x − 12 v 5x2 + 28x − 12 w 9x2 − 6x − 8 x 3x2 + 13x − 30
6 Use the techniques of the previous questions to factor each expression.a a2 − 25 b b2 − 25b c c2 − 25c + 100d 2d2 + 25d + 50 e e3 + 5e2 + 5e + 25 f 16 − f
2
g 16g2 − g3 h h2 + 16h + 64 i i2 − 16i − 36j 5j2 + 16j − 16 k 4k2 − 16k − 9 l 2k3 − 16k2 − 3k + 24m 2a2 + ab − 4a − 2b n 6m3n4 + 9m2n5 o 49p2 − 121q2
p t2 − 14t + 40 q 3t2 + 2t − 40 r 5t2 + 54t + 40s 5t2 + 33t + 40 t 5t3 + 10t2 + 15t u u2 + 15u − 54v 3x3 − 2x2y − 15x + 10y w (p + q)2 − r2 x 4a2 − 12a + 9
CHALLENGE
7 Factor each expression as fully as possible. (Take out any common factors first.)a 3a2 − 12 b x4 − y4 c x3 − x d 5x2 − 5x − 30e 25y − y3 f 16 − a4 g 4x2 + 14x − 30 h a4 + a3 + a2 + a
i c3 + 9c2 − c − 9 j x3 − 8x2 + 7x k x4 − 3x2 − 4 l ax2 − a − 2x2 + 2
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An algebraic fraction is a fraction that contains pronumerals. Algebraic fractions are manipulated in the same way as arithmetic fractions, and factoring may play a major role.
Adding and subtracting algebraic fractionsA common denominator is needed. Finding the lowest common denominator may involve factoring each denominator.
1D
Example 12 1D
Use a common denominator to simplify each algebraic fraction.
a x2
− x3
b 5x6
+ 11x4
c 23x
− 35x
d 1x − 4
− 1x
SOLUTION
a x2
− x3
= 3x6
− 2x6
= x6
b 5x6
+ 11x4
= 10x12
+ 33x12
= 43x12
c 23x
− 35x
= 1015x
− 915x
= 115x
d 1x − 4
− 1x
=x − (x − 4)
x(x − 4)
= 4x(x − 4)
5 ADDING AND SUBTRACTING ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS
• First factor each denominator. • Then work with the lowest common denominator.
Example 13 1D
Factor the denominators of 2 + x
x2 − x− 5
x − 1 , then simplify the expression.
SOLUTION
2 + x
x2 − x− 5
x − 1= 2 + x
x(x − 1)− 5
x − 1
= 2 + x − 5xx(x − 1)
= 2 − 4xx(x − 1)
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The first principle in solving any equation is to simplify it by doing the same things to both sides. Linear equations can be solved completely this way.
An equation involving algebraic fractions can often be reduced to a linear equation by following these steps.
Changing the subject of a formulaSimilar sequences of operations allow the subject of a formula to be changed from one pronumeral to another.
1E
9 SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS
• Any number can be added to or subtracted from both sides. • Both sides can be multiplied or divided by any non-zero number.
2 Solve:a 3n − 1 = 2n + 3 b 4b + 3 = 2b + 1 c 5x − 2 = 2x + 10d 5 − x = 27 + x e 16 + 9a = 10 − 3a f 13y − 21 = 20y − 35g 13 − 12x = 6 − 3x h 3x + 21 = 18 − 2x
DEVELOPMENT
3 Solve:
a a12
= 23
b y
20= 4
5c 1
x= 3 d 2
a= 5
e 1 = 32y
f 2x + 15
= −3 g 3a − 54
= 4 h 7 − 4x6
= 32
i 20 + aa
= −3 j 9 − 2tt
= 13 k 3x − 1
= −1 l 3x2x − 1
= 53
4 a If v = u + at, find a when t = 4, v = 20 and u = 8.
b Given that v2 = u2 + 2as, find the value of s when u = 6, v = 10 and a = 2.
c Suppose that 1u
+ 1v
= 1t . Find v, given that u = −1 and t = 2.
d If S = −15, n = 10 and a = −24, find ℓ, given that S = n
2(a + ℓ).
e The formula F = 95
C + 32 relates temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. Find the
value of C that corresponds to F = 95.
f Suppose that c and d are related by the formula 1c + 1
= 5d − 1
. Find c when d = 4.
5 Solve each problem by forming, and then solving, a linear equation.a Three less than four times a certain number is equal to 21. Find the number.b Five more than twice a certain number is one more than the number itself. What is the number?c Bill and Derek collect Batman cards. Bill has three times as many cards as Derek, and altogether they
have 68 cards. How many cards does Derek have?d If I paid $1.45 for an apple and an orange, and the apple cost 15 cents more than the orange, how
much did the orange cost?
6 Solve:
a y + y2
= 1 b x3
− x5
= 2 c a10
− a6
= 1 d x6
+ 23
= x2
− 56
e x3
− 2 = x2
− 3 f 1x
− 3 = 12x
g 12x
− 23
= 1 − 13x
h x − 23
= x + 44
i 3x − 2
= 42x + 5
j x + 1x + 2
= x − 3x + 1
FOUNDATION
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7 Rearrange each formula so that the pronumeral written in square brackets is the subject.a a = bc − d [b] b t = a + (n − 1)d [n]
c p
q + r= t [r] d u = 1 + 3
v [v]
8 Expand the brackets on both sides of each equation, then solve it.a (x − 3)(x + 6) = (x − 4)(x − 5) b (1 + 2x)(4 + 3x) = (2 − x)(5 − 6x)c (x + 3)2 = (x − 1)2 d (2x − 5)(2x + 5) = (2x − 3)2
CHALLENGE
9 Solve:
a a + 52
− a − 13
= 1 b 34
− x + 112
= 23
− x − 16
c 34
(x − 1) − 12
(3x + 2) = 0 d 4x + 16
− 2x − 115
= 3x − 55
− 6x + 110
10 Rearrange each formula so that the pronumeral written in square brackets is the subject.
a a2
− b3
= a [a] b 1f
+ 2g
= 5h [g] c x = y
y + 2 [y] d a = b + 5
b − 4 [b]
11 Solve each problem by forming, and then solving, a linear equation.a My father is 40 years older than me and he is three times my age. How old am I?b A basketballer has scored 312 points in 15 games. How many points must he average per game in his
next 3 games to take his overall average to 20 points per game?c A cyclist rides for 5 hours at a certain speed and then for 4 hours at a speed 6 km/h greater than his
original speed. If he rides 294 km altogether, what was his first speed?
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There are three approaches to solving a quadratic equation:• factoring• completing the square• the quadratic formula.
This section reviews factoring and the quadratic formula. Completing the square is reviewed in Section 1H.
Solving a quadratic by factoringThis method is the simplest, but it only works in special cases.
Solving a quadratic by the formulaThis method works whether the solutions are rational numbers or involve surds. It will be proven in the last challenge question of Exercise 3E.
1F
10 SOLVING A QUADRATIC BY FACTORING
• Get all the terms on the left, then factor the left-hand side. • Then use the principle that if A × B = 0, then A = 0 or B = 0.
Example 19 1F
Solve the quadratic equation 5x2 + 34x − 7 = 0 by factoring.
SOLUTION
5x2 + 34x − 7 = 0
5x2 + 35x − x − 7 = 0 (35 and −1 have sum 34 and product −7 × 5 = −35)
5x(x + 7) − (x + 7) = 0
(5x − 1)(x + 7) = 0 (the LHS is now factored)
5x − 1 = 0 or x + 7 = 0 (one of the factors must be zero)
x = 15 or x = −7 (there are two solutions)
11 THE QUADRATIC FORMULA
• The solutions of ax2 + bx + c = 0 are:
x = −b + √b2 − 4ac2a
or x = −b − √b2 − 4ac2a
.
• Always calculate b2 − 4ac first. (Later, this quantity will be called the discriminant and given the symbol Δ.)
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2 Solve by factoring:a x2 − 5x = 0 b y2 + y = 0 c c2 + 2c = 0 d k2 − 7k = 0e t2 = t f 3a = a2 g 2b2 − b = 0 h 3u2 + u = 0i 4x2 + 3x = 0 j 2a2 = 5a k 3y2 = 2y l 3n + 5n2 = 0
3 Solve by factoring:a x2 + 4x + 3 = 0 b x2 − 3x + 2 = 0 c x2 + 6x + 8 = 0d a2 − 7a + 10 = 0 e t2 − 4t − 12 = 0 f c2 − 10c + 25 = 0g n2 − 9n + 8 = 0 h p2 + 2p − 15 = 0 i a2 − 10a − 24 = 0j y2 + 4y = 5 k p2 = p + 6 l a2 = a + 132m c2 + 18 = 9c n 8t + 20 = t2 o u2 + u = 56p k2 = 24 + 2k q 50 + 27h + h2 = 0 r a2 + 20a = 44
DEVELOPMENT
4 Solve by factoring:a 2x2 + 3x + 1 = 0 b 3a2 − 7a + 2 = 0 c 4y2 − 5y + 1 = 0d 2x2 + 11x + 5 = 0 e 2x2 + x − 3 = 0 f 3n2 − 2n − 5 = 0g 3b2 − 4b − 4 = 0 h 2a2 + 7a − 15 = 0 i 2y2 − y − 15 = 0j 3y2 + 10y = 8 k 5x2 − 26x + 5 = 0 l 4t2 + 9 = 15tm 13t + 6 = 5t2 n 10u2 + 3u − 4 = 0 o 25x2 + 1 = 10xp 6x2 + 13x + 6 = 0 q 12b2 + 3 + 20b = 0 r 6k2 + 13k = 8
FOUNDATION
Example 20 1F
Solve each quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.a 5x2 + 2x − 7 = 0 b 3x2 + 4x − 1 = 0
SOLUTION
a For 5x2 + 2x − 7 = 0, a = 5, b = 2 and c = −7.
Hence b2 − 4ac = 22 + 140 = 144 = 122,
so x = −2 + 1210
or −2 − 1210
= 1 or −125
.
b For 3x2 + 4x − 1 = 0, a = 3, b = 4 and c = −1.
Hence b2 − 4ac = 42 + 12
= 28 = 4 × 7,
so x = −4 + 2√76
or −4 − 2√76
= −2 + √73
or −2 − √73
.
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5 Solve each equation using the quadratic formula. Give exact answers, followed by approximations correct to four significant figures where appropriate.a x2 − x − 1 = 0 b y2 + y = 3 c a2 + 12 = 7ad u2 + 2u − 2 = 0 e c2 − 6c + 2 = 0 f 4x2 + 4x + 1 = 0g 2a2 + 1 = 4a h 5x2 + 13x − 6 = 0 i 2b2 + 3b = 1j 3c2 = 4c + 3 k 4t2 = 2t + 1 l x2 + x + 1 = 0
6 Solve by factoring:
a x = x + 2x
b a + 10a
= 7
c y + 2y
= 92
d (5b − 3)(3b + 1) = 1
7 Find the exact solutions of:
a x = 1x
+ 2 b 4x − 1x
= x c a = a + 4a − 1
d 5m2
= 2 + 1m
8 a If y = px − ap2, find p, given that a = 2, x = 3 and y = 1.b Given that (x − a)(x − b) = c, find x when a = −2, b = 4 and c = 7.
c Suppose that S = n2
(2a + (n − 1)d). Find the positive value of n that gives S = 80 when a = 4 and d = 6.
9 a Find a positive integer that, when increased by 30, is 12 less than its square.
b Two positive numbers differ by 3 and the sum of their squares is 117. Find the numbers.
c Find the value of x in the diagram opposite.
CHALLENGE
10 Solve each equation.
a 5k + 7k − 1
= 3k + 2 b u + 32u − 7
= 2u − 1u − 3
c y + 1y + 2
= 3 − yy − 4
d 2(k − 1) = 4 − 5kk + 1
e 2a + 3
+ a + 32
= 103
f k + 10k − 5
− 10k
= 116
g 3t
t2 − 6= √3 h 3m + 1
3m − 1− 3m − 1
3m + 1= 2
11 Solve each problem by constructing and then solving a quadratic equation.a A rectangular area can be completely tiled with 200 square tiles. If the side length of each tile was
increased by 1 cm, it would take only 128 tiles to tile the area. Find the side length of each tile.b A photograph is 18 cm by 12 cm. It is to be surrounded by a frame of uniform width whose area is
equal to the area of the photograph. Find the width of the frame.c Two trains each make a journey of 330 km. One of the trains travels 5 km/h faster than the other and
takes 30 minutes less time. Find the speeds of the trains.
(x – 7) cm
(x + 2) cmx cm
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There are two algebraic approaches to solving simultaneous equations — substitution and elimination. They can be applied to both linear and non-linear simultaneous equations.
Solution by substitutionThis method can be applied whenever one of the equations can be solved for one of the variables.
Solution by eliminationThis method, when it can be used, is more elegant, and usually involves less algebraic manipulation.
1G
12 SOLVING SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS BY SUBSTITUTION
• Solve one of the equations for one of the variables. • Then substitute it into the other equation.
Example 21 1G
Solve each pair of simultaneous equations by substitution.
a 3x − 2y = 29 (1) 4x + y = 24 (2)
b y = x2 (1) y = x + 2 (2)
SOLUTION
a Solving (2) for y, y = 24 − 4x. (2A)Substituting (2A) into (1), 3x − 2(24 − 4x) = 29 x = 7.Substituting x = 7 into (1), 21 − 2y = 29
y = −4.
Hence x = 7 and y = −4. (This should be checked in the original equations.)
b Substituting (1) into (2), x2 = x + 2 x2 − x − 2 = 0
(x − 2)(x + 1) = 0 x = 2 or −1.
From (1), when x = 2, y = 4, and when x = −1, y = 1. Hence x = 2 and y = 4, or x = −1 and y = 1. (Check in the original equations.)
13 SOLVING SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS BY ELIMINATION
• Take suitable multiples of the equations so that one variable is eliminated when the equations are added or subtracted.
1Methods in algebra
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1 Solve by substituting the first equation into the second:a y = x and 2x + y = 9 b y = 2x and 3x − y = 2c y = x − 1 and 2x + y = 5 d a = 2b + 1 and a − 3b = 3e p = 2 − q and p − q = 4 f v = 1 − 3u and 2u + v = 0
2 Solve by either adding or subtracting the two equations:a x + y = 5 and x − y = 1 b 3x − 2y = 7 and x + 2y = −3c 2x + y = 9 and x + y = 5 d a + 3b = 8 and a + 2b = 5e 4c − d = 6 and 2c − d = 2 f p − 2q = 4 and 3p − 2q = 0
DEVELOPMENT
3 Solve by substitution:a y = 2x and 3x + 2y = 14 b y = −3x and 2x + 5y = 13c y = 4 − x and x + 3y = 8 d x = 5y + 4 and 3x − y = 26e 2x + y = 10 and 7x + 8y = 53 f 2x − y = 9 and 3x − 7y = 19g 4x − 5y = 2 and x + 10y = 41 h 2x + 3y = 47 and 4x − y = 45
4 Solve by elimination:a 2x + y = 1 and x − y = −4 b 2x + 3y = 16 and 2x + 7y = 24c 3x + 2y = −6 and x − 2y = −10 d 5x − 3y = 28 and 2x − 3y = 22e 3x + 2y = 7 and 5x + y = 7 f 3x + 2y = 0 and 2x − y = 56g 15x + 2y = 27 and 3x + 7y = 45 h 7x − 3y = 41 and 3x − y = 17i 2x + 3y = 28 and 3x + 2y = 27 j 3x − 2y = 11 and 4x + 3y = 43
FOUNDATION
Example 22 1G
Solve each pair of simultaneous equations by elimination.a 3x − 2y = 29 (1)
4x + 5y = 8 (2)b x2 + y2 = 53 (1)
x2 − y2 = 45 (2)
SOLUTION
a Taking 4 × (1) and 3 × (2),
12x − 8y = 116 (1A) 12x + 15y = 24. (2A)
Subtracting (1A) from (2A),
23y = −92
y = −4.
Substituting into (1).
3x + 8 = 29
x = 7. Hence x = 7 and y = −4.
b Adding (1) and (2),
2x2 = 98
x2 = 49. Subtracting (2) from (1),
2y2 = 8
y2 = 4.
Hence x = 7 and y = 2, or x = 7 and y = −2, or x = −7 and y = 2, or x = −7 and y = −2.
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5 Solve by substitution:a y = 2 − x and y = x2 b y = 2x − 3 and y = x2 − 4x + 5c y = 3x2 and y = 4x − x2 d x − y = 5 and y = x2 − 11e x − y = 2 and xy = 15 f 3x + y = 9 and xy = 6
6 Solve each problem by forming and then solving a pair of simultaneous equations.a Find two numbers that differ by 16 and have a sum of 90.b I paid 75 cents for a pen and a pencil. If the pen cost four times as much as the pencil, find the cost
of each item.c If 7 apples and 2 oranges cost $4, and 5 apples and 4 oranges cost $4.40, find the cost of each apple
and orange.d Twice as many adults as children attended a certain concert. If adult tickets cost $8 each, child tickets
cost $3 each, and the total takings were $418, find the numbers of adults and children who attended.e A man is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years’ time he will be twice as old as his son. How old is
each of them now?f At a meeting of the members of a certain club, a proposal was voted on. If 357 members voted and
the proposal was carried by a majority of 21, how many voted for and how many voted against?
CHALLENGE
7 Solve simultaneously:a x + y = 15 and x2 + y2 = 125 b x − y = 3 and x2 + y2 = 185c 2x + y = 5 and 4x2 + y2 = 17 d x + y = 9 and x2 + xy + y2 = 61e x + 2y = 5 and 2xy − x2 = 3 f 3x + 2y = 16 and xy = 10
8 Set up a pair of simultaneous equations to solve each problem.a Kathy paid $320 in cash for a CD player. If she paid in $20 and $10 notes, and there were 23 notes
altogether, how many of each type were there?b Two people are 16 km apart on a straight road. They start walking at the same time. If they walk
towards each other, they will meet in 2 hours, but if they walk in the same direction (so that the distance between them is decreasing), they will meet in 8 hours. Find their walking speeds.
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Completing the square can be done with all quadratic equations, whereas factoring is only possible in special cases.
The review in this section is mostly restricted to monic quadratics, in which the coefficient of x2 is 1. Chapter 3 will deal with non-monic quadratics. Chapter 3 will also require completing the square in a quadratic function, which is only slightly different from completing the square in a quadratic equation.
Perfect squaresThe expansion of the quadratic (x + 5)2 is
(x + 5)2 = x2 + 10x + 25.
Notice that the coefficient of x is twice 5, and the constant is the square of 5.
Reversing the process, the constant term in a perfect square can be found by taking half the coefficient of x and squaring the result.
Solving a quadratic equation by completing the squareThis process always works.
1H
14 COMPLETING THE SQUARE IN AN EXPRESSION x2 + bx + ⋯
Halve the coefficient b of x, and square the result.
Example 23 1H
Complete the square for each expression.a x2 + 16x + ⋯ b x2 − 3x + ⋯
SOLUTION
a The coefficient of x is 16, half of 16 is 8, and 82 = 64, so x2 + 16x + 64 = (x + 8)2.
b The coefficient of x is −3, half of −3 is −112 , and (−11
2)2 = 21
4 ,
so x2 − 3x + 214
= (x − 112)
2.
15 SOLVING A QUADRATIC EQUATION BY COMPLETING THE SQUARE
Complete the square in the quadratic by adding the same to both sides.
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The word ‘Algebra’Al-Khwarizmi was a famous and influential Persian mathematician who worked in Baghdad during the early ninth century when the Baghdad Caliphate excelled in science and mathematics. The Arabic word ‘algebra’ comes from al-jabr, a word from the title of his most important work, and means ‘the restoration of broken parts’ — a reference to the balancing of terms on both sides of an equation. Al-Khwarizmi’s own name came into modern European languages as ‘algorithm’.
Example 24 1H
Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square.a t2 + 8t = 20 b x2 − x − 1 = 0
SOLUTION
a t2 + 8t = 20 + 16 t2 + 8t + 16 = 36
(t + 4)2 = 36
t + 4 = 6 or t + 4 = −6 t = 2 or −10
b x2 − x − 1 = 0+ 1 x2 − x = 1
+ 14 x2 − x + 1
4= 11
4 (x − 1
2)2
= 54
x − 1
2= 1
2√5 or x − 1
2= −
12√5
x = 12
+ 12√5 or 1
2− 1
2√5
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1 What constant must be added to each expression in order to create a perfect square?a x2 + 2x b y2 − 6y c a2 + 10a d m2 − 18me c2 + 3c f x2 − x g b2 + 5b h t2 − 9t
2 Factor:a x2 + 4x + 4 b y2 + 2y + 1 c p2 + 14p + 49 d m2 − 12m + 36e t2 − 16t + 64 f x2 + 20x + 100 g u2 − 40u + 400 h a2 − 24a + 144
4 Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square.a x2 − 2x = 3 b x2 − 6x = 0 c a2 + 6a + 8 = 0d x2 + 4x + 1 = 0 e x2 − 10x + 20 = 0 f y2 + 3y = 10g b2 − 5b − 14 = 0 h y2 − y + 2 = 0 i a2 + 7a + 7 = 0
CHALLENGE
5 Solve, by dividing both sides by the coefficient of x2 and then completing the square.a 2x2 − 4x − 1 = 0 b 2x2 + 8x + 3 = 0 c 3x2 + 6x + 5 = 0d 4x2 + 4x − 3 = 0 e 4x2 − 2x − 1 = 0 f 2x2 − 10x + 7 = 0
6 a If x2 + y2 + 4x − 2y + 1 = 0, show that (x + 2)2 + (y − 1)2 = 4.b Show that the equation x2 + y2 − 6x − 8y = 0 can be written in the form (x − a)2 + (y − b)2 = c, where a, b and c are constants. Hence find a, b and c.c If x2 + 1 = 10x + 12y, show that (x − 5)2 = 12(y + 2).d Find values for A, B and C if y2 − 6x + 16y + 94 = (y + C)2 − B(x + A).
FOUNDATION
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