Equations and Inequalities · Algebraic Thinking

Applications of Equations

Using algebraic tools to solve word problems involving real life constraints.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we translate vague worded descriptions into precise mathematical constraints?
  2. 2When a quadratic equation yields two solutions, how do we decide which is contextually valid?
  3. 3How does the choice of variable impact the complexity of the resulting equation?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Numbers and Algebra - S3MOE: Equations and Inequalities - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Equations and Inequalities
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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