Junior Cycle · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 1 exam question since 2023 Lesson 21 of 21

JCHL Algebra 21: Word Equations

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You’ll learn

  • No new maths — the skill is turning the WORDS into equations, then solving as usual
  • Choose a letter for each unknown (e.g. x = cost of an adult ticket, y = a child ticket)
  • Two unknowns and two facts → write two equations and solve as a simultaneous equation

Most recent exam questions

  • 2023 Q13(b)
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