Junior Cycle · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2022 Lesson 5 of 21

JCHL Algebra 5: Introduction to Equations

You’ll learn

  • An EQUATION has an equals sign (or an inequality); an EXPRESSION does not
  • Solving means getting x on its own on one side
  • Do the OPPOSITE to both sides: opposite of − is +, opposite of × is ÷

Most recent exam questions

  • 2023 Q10(c)
  • 2022 Q4(b)(ii)
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