Block 2: Formulae, Functions, Equations

This block revisits more algebra including functions, the equation of a straight line, and solving three sorts of equations: linear, quadratic and simultaneous linear equations.

You will need a calculator for some of these questions, but sketch the graphs without using a graphical calculator.

Self-evaluation

How did you get on with the questions?

You can check your answers here with the worked solutions.

If you could confidently solve all the questions, you are ready for the topic of the next block.
If you had some issues with the questions, use the HELM workbooks below to revise the topics

HELM workbooks

You might like to do some extra practice. Use the HELM workbooks and interactive questions below to do as much practice as you like. Use your lboro login details and enrol with key 'HELM2020' to access the interactive questions.

HELM workbook 2 - Basic Functions - including sections:

HEML workbook 3 - Equations, inequalities and partial fractions - including sections:

Additional resources

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