SPC

Preliminary
General 2
AM1: Algebraic Manipulation

St Patricks College

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SPC Preliminary General 2

Table of contents
Section 1: Syllabus Dot Points

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Section 2: Terminology

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Section 3: Operations with Algebraic Expressions page3

Section 4: Further multiplication and division

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Section 5: Expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions

page 7
Section 6: Substitution

page 8

Section 7: Solving Linear Equations

page 10

Section 8: MIND MAP & REFLECTION

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Section 9: Strategies, handy hints and Keywords

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Section 1: Syllabus Dot Points

AM1

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Algebraic manipulation

The principal focus of this topic is to provide a foundation in basic algebraic skills, including the solution of
a variety of equations. The topic develops techniques that have applications in work-related and everyday
contexts.

Content
Students:

add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic terms

simplify algebraic expressions involving multiplication and division,

eg

9y
4m m 4wn nb
5y ,

,
4
5n 20n
b
2w

expand and simplify algebraic expressions

substitute numerical values into algebraic expressions,

3x
5p x y
eg
, 5 2x 4 , 3a2 b ,
,
yx
4m
5

substitute given values for the other pronumerals in a mathematical formula from a vocational or other
context to find the value of the subject of the formula,
eg if A P 1 r , find A given P = 600, r = 0.05, n = 3
n

solve linear equations involving two steps, eg 5x 12 22 ,

4x
x 1
r
3,
6 , 3 2.
10
3
5

For more information, refer to page 50, 51, 52 and 53 of the General Mathematics
Syllabus on the board of Studies Website.

Section 2: Terminology
Terminology
algebraic expression
common difference
constant
equation

evaluate
expand
formulae
linear

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simplify
solution
solve
substitute

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Section 3: Operations with Algebraic Expressions

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COEFFICIENT = NUMERAL = number

PRONUMERAL = letter
Watch before class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPLaKeSBN-Q

In algebra, each pro-numeral used stands in place of a number

Adding & Subtracting Like Terms

Algebraic expressions can be simplified by collecting like terms. Like terms are the only
terms that can be added and subtracted. The coefficient is the number in front of the pronumeral.

Examples:
1. Simplify the following by collecting like terms.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

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Index Laws

Example:
1. Write the following iin index form
a)
b)
c)

2. write the following in expanded form

a)
b)

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Multiplication & Division of Algebraic Terms

Algebraic terms can be muliplied and divided to form single expressions.

Exa
mp
les:
Sim
plif
y
eac
h of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.

8.

9.

Homework
Pace yourself
MQ Ex 11A, P371, Q110, a, c, e
Extend yourself MQ Ex 11A, P371, Q110, column 3, 1012
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Section 4: Further multiplication and division

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Examples: Simplify each of the following:

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

Homework
Pace yourself
MQ Ex 11B, P373, Q14, a, c, e
Extend yourself MQ Ex 11B, P373, Q14, column 3, Q5+6, a, c, e
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Section 5: Expanding and simplifying algebraic expression

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To expand an algebraic expression means to remove a set of brackets. This is done by
multiplying everything inside the brackets by the term directly outside the brackets.

Examples: Expand and simplify where possible:

1. (

3.

5.

7. (

2.

4. (

6. (

8.

Its important that you master questions 7 and 8 above as they are the typical HSC
questions.
Homework
Pace yourself
MQ Ex 11C, P375, Q15, a, c, e, 6
Extend yourself MQ Ex 11C, P375, Q15, column 3, 6, 7
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Section 6: Substitution

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Watch before class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nARfQA8Vz6c

When the numerical values of pronumerals are known, we can substitute (replace) them
into an algebraic expression and evaluate it. It can be useful to place any substituted values
in brackets (especially if its a negative number) when evaluating an expression.
Substitution is an integral part of this course. Its important you follow the following simple
steps when using this technique to evaluate or calculate an expression or a worded
problem accuratly.
STEP 1: Write down the expression
STEP 2: Substitude all pronumerals with the given numerals
STEP 3: Evaluate
All three steps MUST be shown at all times.
NO working out = NO marks in the HSC.
Regardless if the answer is correct.
Examples
1. If
a)

d)

2. Given that

, evaluate the following expressions.

b) (
)
c)

e)

, find

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f)

when

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3. The cost of hiring a taxi is $3.75 plus $0.50 per kilometre.

a) Write a formula for the codt of a taxi journey, C, in terms of distance travelled , d.

b) Use the formula to calculate the cost of a taxi journey of 35 km.

4. The kinetic energy of an object is found using the formula

mass and

is the velocity of the object. Find

, where

is the

when

Homework
Pace yourself
MQ Ex 11D, P377, Q1, 37,
Extend yourself MQ Ex 11D, P377, Q1, 37, 917 odds, column 3, 1823
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Section 7: Solving Linear Equations

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Watch before class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HLGsKYoUU0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyUiYeLee3g

When we are given an equation, our task is to SOLVE

IT. That is, to find a value for the pro-numeral which
makes the sentence true.
Examples:
1. Solve the following linear equations.
a)
b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

g)

h)

i)

j)

k)

l)

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2 Solve each of the following equations.

)
a) (

c) (

3. In the formula

b) (

d) (

, calculate

4. An operated connected phone call cost $220 connection fee plus $175 per minute.
a) Write a formula connecting the cost of the call, C to the length of the call, m.

b) Calculate the cost of a call lasting 5 minutes.

c) Calculate the length of call for which the charge is $2145

Homework
Pace yourself

MQ Ex 11A, P371, Q110, a, c, e

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Extend yourself MQ Ex 11A, P371, Q110, column 3, 1012

Also complete Chapter Review.

Section 8: MIND MAP & REFLECTION

Please rate the following outcomes:
1 still have great difficulty, 2- still having some difficulty, 3 ok
4 can do most questions with ease, 5 can do all questions with ease.
OUTCOME- Algebraic Manipulation
1
Add and subtract algebraic terms

multiply and divide algebraic terms

simplify fractional algebraic expressions involving
multiplication and division
expand and simplify algebraic expressions
substitute numerical values into algebraic expressions
substitute given values for the other pronumerals in a
mathematical formula from a vocational or other context to
find the value of the subject of the formula
solve linear equations involving two steps

REFLECTION:

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Section 9: Strategies, handy hints and Keywords

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