NSS Mathematics in Action (2nd Edition) 4B Section Worksheets 8 More about Equations

Basic
Solving Simultaneous Equations by
Worksheet 8.1 the Algebraic Method
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.8 – 8.16)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

Key Points
We can solve simultaneous equations (one linear and one quadratic) by the algebraic method as follows:
1. Substitute the linear equation into the quadratic equation.
2. Solve the quadratic equation in ONE unknown obtained.

Solve the following simultaneous equations. (1 – 6)

1. 2.
Solution Solution
By substituting (1) into (2), we have

By substituting into (1), we have

By substituting into (1), we have

3. 4.
Solution Solution

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From (2), we have

By substituting (3) into (1), we have

By substituting into (3), we have

By substituting into (3), we have

5. 6.
Solution Solution
From (1), we have

7. 8.
Solution Solution
Rewrite as

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Solve the following simultaneous equations. (9 – 10)

9. 10.

Solution Solution
By substituting (1) into (2), we have

11. Mr Wong is 30 years older than his daughter. Two years ago, his age was the square of his
daughter’s age. Find the present ages of Mr Wong and his daughter.
Solution
Let x and y be the present ages of Mr Wong and his daughter respectively.
∵ Mr Wong is 30 years older than his daughter.
∴ ……(1)
∵ Mr Wong’s age was the square of his daughter’s age two years ago.
∴ ……(2)
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By substituting (1) into (2), we have

12. A two-digit positive integer is decreased by 18 when its digits are reversed. The product of the
two digits is 24. Find the original integer.
Solution
Let x be the tens digit and y be the units digit of the original integer.
∴ The original integer is ,
and the integer becomes when the digits are reversed.
∴

13. The figure shows the floor plan of an apartment which consists of
two squares. If the perimeter and the area of the apartment are 16 m
and 13 m2 respectively, find the lengths of the sides of the two
squares.
Solution

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Enhanced
Solving Simultaneous Equations by
Worksheet 8.1 the Algebraic Method
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.8 – 8.16)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

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Key Points
We can solve simultaneous equations (one linear and one quadratic) by the algebraic method as follows:
1. Substitute the linear equation into the quadratic equation.
2. Solve the quadratic equation in ONE unknown obtained.

Solve the following simultaneous equations. (1 – 6)

1. 2.
Solution Solution
By substituting (1) into (2), we have From (2), we have

3. 4.
Solution Solution
By substituting (1) into (2), we have

5. 6.

Solution Solution

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7. Solve
Solution

Solve the following simultaneous equations. (8 – 9)

8. 9.
Solution Solution
From (2), we have

By substituting (3) into (1), we have

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10. In the figure, a piece of rectangular paper is folded along the dotted line, which divides the
paper into 2 equal parts, to form a Christmas card with dimensions x cm  y cm, where
x > y > 4. The area and the perimeter of the paper are 112 cm2 and 44 cm respectively. Find the
values of x and y.

Solution

11. In the figure, a square of side 2 cm is cut away from each corner of a rectangular cardboard.
The remaining part is then folded along the dotted lines to form an open rectangular box. If
the perimeter of the net of the box is 56 cm and the capacity of the box is 192 cm 3, find the
dimensions of the base of the box.

Solution

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Basic
Solving Simultaneous Equations by
Worksheet 8.2 the Graphical Method
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.16 – 8.25)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

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Key Points
1. Simultaneous equations can be solved graphically by finding the coordinates of the intersection(s) of their graphs.
Note: The solutions obtained by the graphical method are approximations only.
2. For the simultaneous equations , the number of real solutions or the number of
intersections of their graphs can be determined by the discriminant of ax2  bx c  mx + n (i.e. ax2  (b  m)x
(c  n)  0).
Discriminant (Δ) of
Δ0 Δ0 Δ0
ax2  (b  m)x (c  n)  0
No. of solutions of
2 distinct real
1 real solution no real solutions
solutions
No. of intersections of the 2 intersections 1 intersection no intersections
graphs of y  ax2  bx  c
and y  mx  n

1. Solve each of the following simultaneous equations

by using the given graphs.
(a) _______________
(b) _______________
(c) _______________

The figure shows the graph of y = – 2x2 + 2. Solve each of

the following simultaneous equations by adding a suitable
straight line on the graph. (2 – 5)

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2. 3.
Solution Solution
y=x–1 y=3–x

x –1 0 1 x 0 1 2
y y

∵ The two graphs intersect at

( , ) and ( , ).
∴

4. 5.
Solution Solution
x+y=–1

x x
y y

6. Consider each of the following simultaneous equations and complete the table.

Corresponding quadratic
equation after eliminating y
 of the quadratic equation
No. of real solutions
No. of intersections of their
graphs

7. The quadratic curve y = kx2 + 2x + 6 touches the line y = 8 – 2x at one point A.

(a) Find the value of k.
(b) Find the coordinates of A.

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Solution
(a)
By substituting ( ) into ( ), we have

∵ The quadratic curve y = kx2 + 2x + 6 touches the line y = 8 – 2x at one point.

∴

(b) By substituting into (3), we have

8. Given that the simultaneous equations have no real solutions, find the
range of values of k.
Solution

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Enhanced
Solving Simultaneous Equations by
Worksheet 8.2 the Graphical Method
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.16 – 8.25)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

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Key Points
1. Simultaneous equations can be solved graphically by finding the coordinates of the intersection(s) of their graphs.
Note: The solutions obtained by the graphical method are approximations only.
2. For the simultaneous equations , the number of real solutions or the number of
intersections of their graphs can be determined by the discriminant of ax2  bx c  mx + n (i.e. ax2  (b  m)x
(c  n)  0).
Discriminant (Δ) of
Δ0 Δ0 Δ0
ax2  (b  m)x (c  n)  0
No. of solutions of
2 distinct real
1 real solution no real solutions
solutions
No. of intersections of the 2 intersections 1 intersection no intersections
graphs of y  ax2  bx  c
and y  mx  n

The figure shows the graph of y = 2x2 – 4x + 1. Solve each of

the following simultaneous equations by adding a suitable
straight line on the graph. (1 – 3)
1.
Solution
y = 2 – 3x

x
y

2. 3.
Solution Solution

x x
y y

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Solve the following simultaneous equations graphically. (4 – 5)

4.

Solution

x 0 1 2 3 4 5 x
y y

5.

Solution

x x
y y

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6. The quadratic curve touches the line at one point P.

(a) Find the value of k.
(b) Find the coordinates of P.
Solution
(a)

(b)

7. The simultaneous equations , where , have only one real solution.

(a) Find the value of k.
(b) Solve the simultaneous equations.
Solution
(a)

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(b)

8. Given that the graphs of and do not intersect, find the range of
values of a.
Solution

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9. It is known that have at least one real solution. Find the range of values
of k.
Solution

Basic
Worksheet 8.3 Equations Reducible to Quadratic NF
Equations
(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.26 – 8.36)
Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

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Key Points
The following types of equations can sometimes be reduced to quadratic equations.

(a) Fractional equations e.g.

(b) Equations of higher degree e.g.

(c) Equations with square root signs e.g.

(d) Exponential equations e.g.

(e) Logarithmic equations e.g.

1. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)

Solution Solution

(c) (d)

Solution Solution

(e) (f)

Solution Solution

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2. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)
Solution Solution
By substituting into the equation
, we have

Since , we have

(c) (d)
Solution Solution

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(e)
Solution

By substituting into (1), we have

(f)
Solution

3. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)
Solution Solution

Checking: When ,

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When ,

(c) (d)
Solution Solution

4. Solve the following equations. (Give your answers correct to 3 significant figures if
necessary.)
(a) (b)
Solution Solution

By substituting into (1),

we have

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(c) (d)
Solution Solution

5. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)
Solution Solution
By substituting into the equation
, we have

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(c) (d)
Solution Solution

Enhanced
Equations Reducible to Quadratic
Worksheet 8.3 Equations
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.26 – 8.36)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

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Key Points
The following types of equations can sometimes be reduced to quadratic equations.

(a) Fractional equations e.g.

(b) Equations of higher degree e.g.

(c) Equations with square root signs e.g.

(d) Exponential equations e.g.

(e) Logarithmic equations e.g.

1. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)

Solution Solution

(c) (d)

Solution Solution

2. Solve the following equations. (Leave your answers in surd form if necessary.)
(a) (b)
Solution Solution

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(c) (d)
Solution Solution

(e) (f)
Solution Solution
By substituting into the
equation ,
we have

3. Solve the following equations.

(a) (b)
Solution Solution

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(c) (d)

Solution Solution

4. Solve the following equations. (Give your answers correct to 3 significant figures if
necessary.)
(a) (b)
Solution Solution

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(c) (d)
Solution Solution

5. Solve the following equations. (Leave your answers in surd form if necessary.)
(a) (b)
Solution Solution

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(c) (d)
Solution Solution

Basic
Practical Problems Leading to
Worksheet 8.4 Quadratic Equations
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.36 – 8.39)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

1. If 3 is subtracted from a given number, the result is 10 times the reciprocal of the given
number. Find the possible value(s) of the number.

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Solution

Let x be the given number.

2. Find two consecutive even numbers such that the sum of their reciprocals is .

Solution

Let x be the smaller number, then the larger number is ( ).

3. Find two consecutive odd numbers such that the smaller number is greater than the square root
of the larger number by 4.

Solution

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4. John buys x cans of coke for $120. If the price of each can is increased by $2, he can only buy
(x – 5) cans with the same amount of money. Find the value of x.
Solution

No. of cans bought Total money spent Price per can

Before price increase x $120
After price increase

5. In a company, May’s hourly wage is $15 less than Sally’s. If both of them want to earn $440
in a day, May has to work 3 hours more than Sally. Find Sally’s hourly wage.

Solution
Let $x be Sally’s hourly wage.
No. of working hours
Hourly wage Total income per day
per day
Sally
May

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Enhanced
Practical Problems Leading to
Worksheet 8.4 Quadratic Equations
NF

(Refer to Book 4B Ch8 p. 8.36 – 8.39)

Name: _________________________ Class: ___________

1. If Peter walks at 1 km per hour faster than his usual speed, it takes him 6 minutes less to walk
a distance of 2 km. Find his usual walking speed.
Solution
Let x km/h be Peter’s usual walking speed.

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2. Eric swims 300 m in a race. If his speed is decreased by 10 m/min, it takes 5 minutes more for
him to finish the race. Find the original speed of Eric.

Solution

3. In a burger eating competition, Mary ate 24 super-size burgers in N hours. If the burgers were
in normal size, Mary could eat 2 more per hour and finish the same number of burgers one
hour shorter. Find the value of N.

Solution

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4. A woman bought x eggs for $20. However, 10 of them were broken by accident. By selling
each of the remaining eggs for $1 more than its original cost, she had no gain or loss. Find the
value of x.

Solution

5. Johnny bought a certain number of birds for $270. After 3 months, 2 birds died. Johnny sold
all the remaining birds each at $10 more than its original cost. However, he still got a loss of
$50. Find the number of birds that Johnny bought.

Solution

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6. A group of students went to a restaurant for dinner. After ordering the food, 3 more students
joined and a few more dishes were ordered. The new bill was $150 more than the original bill
of $840. If the bill was shared evenly by all the students, each student in the original group
could pay $15 less. Find the original number of students.

Solution

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