UNIT 3 – EQUATIONS
Date Lesson Text TOPIC Homework
Verifying Equations WS 3.1
3.1 4.1
Solving Simple Equations Pg. 193 # 6 – 8, 12 Use any method you
3.2
4.2 wish. Verify answers to # 12
Solving Multi-Step Equations WS 3.3
3.3
4.3
Solving Equations with Rationals WS 3.4
3.4
4.3
MORE Solving Equations with Rationals Pg. 208 # 1 – 4, 11
3.5
4.5
Introduction to Word Problems WS 3.6
3.6
4.5
MORE Word Problems WS 3.7
3.7
4.5
EVEN MORE Word Problems WS 3.8
3.8
4.4 Work Period
Using Formulas Pg. 215 # 1, 2, 6a-d, 8, 15, 16
3.9
Unit 3 Review Pg. 230 # 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 - 16
3.10
3.11
UNIT 3 TEST
MPM1D Lesson 3.1 Verifying Equations
YOU DO IT! Do examples 1 and 2 in your groups.
Ex. 1 Solve each of the following equations by inspection. (Determine which value of the variable
will make the statement true – no need to show your work).
a) a 11 24 a = _______
b) 2b 7 31 b = _______
c) 3 2c 7 c = _______
d) 5d 8 31 d = _______
e) 10 5(e 4) e = _______
Ex. 2 A possible solution is shown for each equation. Is this solution correct? (Yes or No)
There is no need to show your work (try them in your head!!).
a) 3a 4 11 Solution: a=6 Yes or NO? __________
b) 3b 4 2b 1 Solution: b = –5 Yes or NO? __________
c) 9c c3 Solution: c = –3 Yes or NO? __________
d) 3(5d 1) 12 Solution: d = –1 Yes or NO? __________
Ex. 3 Use a formal verification to determine if the given value is the correct solution to the
given equation.
3b
a) 2(2 3a) 14 a b) 1 2(b 3)
4
Solution: a=–2 Solution: b=8
WS 3.1
MPM1D Lesson 3.2 Solving Equations
To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
x37
ie:
x4
To solve an equation you must eliminate all the constants on the same side of the
equation as the variable.
to eliminate addition of a number, you subtract that number from both sides of the
equation
to eliminate subtraction of a number, you add that number from both sides of the
equation
to eliminate multiplication by a number, you divide by that number on both sides of the
equation
to eliminate division by a number, you multiply by that number on both sides of the
equation
To keep an equation balanced, whatever operation you do to one side of the equation,
You must do to the other side of the equation.
ie: x+3=7
x+3–3=7–3
x=4
When you eliminate constants you must do it in order of SAMDEB!
Ex. 1 Solve each of the following equations algebraically. Show your work.
a) 2a 7 23 b) 2b 3 7
d
c) 4c 8 12 d) 6 1
2
f
e) e 7 2 f) 35
2
A QUICKER WAY----- TRANSPOSING!
Let’s look at 2a 7 23 again.
Let’s try a few examples using the method of transposing.
It will help us save a lot of work when equations become more complicated.
Ex. 2 Solve each of the following equations algebraically. Verify each of your answers.
a) 3a 6 12
b) 2b 9 8
c
c) 1 9
4
Pg. 193 # 6 – 8, 12 Use any method you wish.
Verify answers to # 12
MPM1D Lesson 3.3 Solving Multi-Step Equations
When you have more than one variable term, you must gather like terms. Gather the
variables on one side of the equation and constants on the other using the transposing
method.
*** Solutions to an equation are also called roots.***
Ex. Solve each of the following algebraically, verify a), d), and f).
a) 3a 17 2a 28
b) 4 5b 8 b c) 6c 7 2c 21
d) 4 2d 16 d 5
e) 2(e 3) 14 (e 7)
f) 9 (2 f 4) 3(2 f 7)
WS 3.3
MPM1D Lesson 3.4 Solving Equations with Rationals
To solve equations with rationals.
① Eliminate all denominators by multiplying each term by the common denominator.
******* you may wish to gather constants before eliminating the denominator
② Solve for the variable.
③ Check your answer before moving on!
Ex. Simplify each of the following.
3a 5b b 8c 3c
a) 15 b) 24 24 6 c) 36 36 4
5 8
9
Ex. Solve each of the following. Verify d) and f)
a 1
a) 1 4 b) 6 (b 2)
3 3
c c
c) 3 5
2 3
1 3 1 e e
d) d 4 (2d 7) e) 7
3 5 4 2
3 f 5 5e 11
f)
4 6
WS 3.4
MPM1D Lesson 3.5 MORE Solving Equations with Rationals
Ex. Solve each of the following. Verify d)
3x 1 2 x 7 2x 1 8 x
a) b)
4 3 2 7
1 3 1 2
c) ( x 4) (2 x 7) d) (2 x 3) 4 ( x 5)
3 5 5 3
Pg. 208 # 1 – 4, 11
MPM1D Lesson 3.6 Introduction to Solving Word Problems with Equations
The hardest thing about solving word problems is taking the problem written in English
and translating into math. Usually, once you get the math equation, you will be fine, but
actually getting that equation can sometimes seem almost impossible. The following is a
list of hints and helps. To really learn how to solve word problems, you will have to
practice, practice, practice.
ALGORITHM
① Read the entire problem carefully.
Determine what information you are given and what you are asked to find.
② Work in an organized manner.
Introduce variables to represent the unknown(s) in an opening statement.
If appropriate for the question draw and label diagrams neatly.
Determine what the problem is actually asking for.
③ Look out for KEY WORDS – below is a partial list.
increased by
more than
ADDITION combined, together
total of
sum or added to
decreased by
minus or less
SUBTRACTION difference between/of
fewer than
less than—is backwards in English compared to what it is in math
product of
of
MULTIPLICATION
times
increased/decreased by a factor of
per
out of
DIVISION ratio of
quotient
percent (out of 100)
is, as, was, will be
EQUALS gives
result is
④ Based on the information in the question, construct an equation that represents the
situation in the problem.
⑤ Solve the equation.
⑥ Solve the problem and state your answer in a closing statement.
Ex. 1 Write an algebraic expression for each of the following. Let n represent the number.
a) a number increased by ten
b) four less than twice a number
c) the product of five and a number
d) the sum of three consecutive integers
Ex. 2 Translate each of the following into an equation. Let n represent the number.
a) the sum of three and twice a number is thirteen.
b) If four is subtracted from six times a number,
the result is twelve.
Ex. 3 Justin and Zeena both participated in a charity walk-a-thon. Justin raised $10 more than twice as much
as Zeena. If they raised a total of $610, how much did each raise?
Ex. 4 One number is four less than twice another number. Twice the larger number is equal to three times the
smaller number. Find the numbers.
Ex. 5 Amani, Barack and Claire have part-time jobs. Last week, Claire earned twice as much as Amani, while
Barack earned $25 more than Claire. If they earned a total of $450 how much did each earn?
WS 3.6
MPM 1D Lesson 3.7 MORE Word Problems
Ex. 1 A number doubled and increased by four is equal to the sum of two and four times the same number.
Find the number.
Ex. 2 One number is 11 less than another number. The larger number in creased by one is equal to four times
the smaller number. What are the numbers?
Ex. 3 Samantha scored 4 more than twice the number of goals that Greta did. In total, they scored 37 goals.
How many goals did each score?
WS 3.7
MPM 1D Lesson 3.9 Working with Formulas
Ex. 1 The width of a rectangular garden must be 15 m. Determine what the length of the garden will be if the
perimeter is 70 m.
N.B. P =
METHOD 1: USE THE FORMULA FOR PERIMETER
METHOD 2: MAKE A FORMULA FOR LENGTH
Ex. 2 Rearrange each formula to isolate for the indicated variable.
a) y mx b, for b
bc
b) a 3, for c
t
c) A r 2 , for r
Pg. 215 # 1, 2, 6a-d, 8, 15, 16
