MASL1 First Trimester Study Guide

Students should study the following material from the book: “Mathematics Standard Level”.

The best preparation is to try to solve by yourself the pre-solved examples of the book and then check if you got the
correct method – answer – presentation. Study your notes.

Above all: PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE -

PRACTICE – and again PRACTICE!!!!!

Chapter 2 ALGEBRA OF LINEAR AND QUADRATIC EXPRESSIONS

2.1The Real Number Line 15

2.1.1 The Real Number Line 15
2.1.2 Set Builder Notation 15
2.1.3 Interval Notation 15
2.1.4 Number Systems 17
2.1.5 Irrational Numbers 18
2.1.6 The Absolute Value 20
2.2 Linear Algebra 21
2.2.1 Review of Linear Equations 21
2.2.2 Linear Inequations 26
2.3 Linear Functions 28
2.3.1 Graph of the Linear Function 28
2.3.2 Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Unknowns 33
2.3.3 Simultaneous Linear Equations in Three Unknowns 37
2.4 Quadratics 39
2.4.1 Quadratic Equation 39
2.4.2 Quadratic Function 44
2.4.3 Quadratic Inequalities 51
2.4.4 Simultaneous Equations Involving Linear-Quadratic Equations 54

Chapter 8 SEQUENCES AND SERIES

8.1 Arithmetic Sequences and Series 241

8.1.1 Arithmetic Sequences 241
8.1.2 Arithmetic Series 245
8.1.3 Sigma Notation 249
8.2 Geometric Sequences and Series 252
8.2.1 Geometric Sequences 252
8.2.2 Geometric Series 257