VC2M8A02 Official strand: Algebra

Linear equations, inequalities and graphs

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Find solutions, check them by substitution and connect them to the Cartesian plane.

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Solve 2x + 3 = 11.

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  1. Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 8.
  2. Divide both sides by 2: x = 4. Check: 2 × 4 + 3 = 11.

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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

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Find solutions, check them by substitution and connect them to the Cartesian plane.

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  1. VC2M8A02-C01Solve linear equations and verify the solution.
  2. VC2M8A02-C02Solve one-variable linear inequalities.
  3. VC2M8A02-C03Identify points on a linear relation.
  4. VC2M8A02-C04Graph linear relations using a digital tool and solve equations or inequalities graphically.
  5. VC2M8A02-C05Solve inequalities requiring division by a negative number.
  6. VC2M8A02-C06Interpret coordinates on a plotted straight line.
  7. VC2M8A02-C07Apply and explain linear equations, inequalities and graphs using calculate and explain each step.
  8. VC2M8A02-C08Apply and explain linear equations, inequalities and graphs using read and connect representations.

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  1. D01
    Undo operations on both sidesSolve linear equations and verify the solution.
  2. D02
    A range of solutionsSolve one-variable linear inequalities.
  3. D03
    Coordinates that satisfy the ruleIdentify points on a linear relation.
  4. D04
    Know when the sign reversesSolve inequalities requiring division by a negative number.
  5. D05
    Read the plotted relationshipInterpret coordinates on a plotted straight line.
  6. D06
    Calculate and explain each stepApply and explain linear equations, inequalities and graphs using calculate and explain each step.
  7. D07
    Read and connect representationsApply and explain linear equations, inequalities and graphs using read and connect representations.
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