Topic: Equations and Inequalities (Foundation - Unit 2)
Specification References: N5.4
N5.4 Set up and solve simple linear equations.
Candidates should be able to:
solve simple linear equations by using inverse operations or by transforming both sides in the same way
solve simple linear equations with integer coefficients where the unknown appears on one or both sides of the equation or where the equation involves brackets
set up simple linear equations to solve problems
Notes
Questions may have solutions that are negative or involve a fraction.
Questions may be set with or without a context in Unit 2.
Bill is twice as old as Will and Will is three years older than Phil. The sum of their ages is 29. If Will is x years old, form an equation and use it to work out their ages.