Block 3: Equations and Inequalities

We now move on to look at three sorts of equations: linear equations, quadratic equations (equations with a squared term) and simultaneous linear equations where there are two equations and two variables.

You may be less familiar with some of this material, but have a go!

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 topics in 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 3 - Equations, inequalities and partial fractions - using sections:

Additional resources

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