Auchmuty High School
Mathematics Faculty
National 5
Equations & Inequations Homework
1
Solve these equations
(a)
2
(b) 6y  9 = 2y + 5
(2, 2)
(b) 3x  2 > 11
(1, 2)
Solve these inequalities
(a)
3
2x  12 = 2
Marks
7x > 42
Solve these equations by first multiplying out the brackets
3(2x  4) = 6
4
2
Solve these equations by first multiplying out the brackets
6(a  1) = 4(a + 2)
5
3
Solve the inequality
5(y  2) > 2(y + 4)
4
Total
17
Mathematical Literacy
Equation – a mathematical statement containing equal signs. One number is represented by an
unknown variable. To solve an equation the value of this variable must be found.
Inequatliy - not equal in size, amount or value. Opposite to equality.