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Week 4-5: At the end of the unit, you are expected to

Solve the unknown variable/s in the given (algebraic, logarithmic or exponential) equations.

Big Picture in Focus

In this section, the most essential terms relevant to the study of curriculum and to define
some terms that are essential in solving the unknown of a given equation. You will encounter
these terms as we go on with the lesson. Please refer to these definitions in case you will
encounter difficulty in the in understanding the concepts.

1. For x > 0, a > 0, and a ≠ 1,

y = log x if and only if x = a

The function given by:

f(x) = log x

is called the logarithmic function with base a.

Note: log x is read as “logarithm of x with respect to the base a”

2. Let e be the natural base with ≈ 2.71828 …. The function defined by:

f(x) = log x = ln x, x > 0 is called the natural logarithmic function.

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Note: ln is read as “natural log of x” or “el en of x”

3. Equation is a statement that two algebraic expressions (members of equation) are

equal.

To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the next two weeks
of the course, you need to the lessons on the first three weeks. Please note that you are not
limited to exclusively refer to stated resources in the syllabus. Thus, you are expected to
utilize other books, research articles and other resources that are available in the
university’s library e.g.

The radical √ means where n is called the index of the radicand . The base x
has an exponent .

1. √ =

2. √ = =

3. = = √

√
4. = =
√

5. √ =

The transformation of radicals means the changing of the form without changing the
value of the radical.

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Expressing the radical in its simplest form means:

1. That no factors can be removed from the radicand (always start with this)
2. That no index can be further simplified and that no radicand sign appear in the
denominator (rationalize the denominator). The exponent of the radicand must not
exceed the index.

Remove the factors from the radicand and introduce them to radicals.
1. 128 = (64)(2) = 8 √2

( )
2. = =

Introduce the term outside the radical sign inside it

( )
1. 3 = =

( )
2. 5 = =
( )

Reducing the index of a radical

√
1. = = ( )= 6
√

2. = = = =

Rationalization of denominator
√ √
1. ∙ =
√ √

√ √
2. ∙ =
√ √

√ √ √
3. ∙ = = = √36
√ √ √
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Steps for Adding and Subtracting Radicals

1. Simplify each radical.
2. Combine those terms having similar radicals.
a. Combine the coefficients – (the numbers or terms in front of the radical).
b. The like radical doesn’t change.
Examples:
1. 4√3 − 5√3 = −√3
2. 5√27 − 4√48 − √75 = 5√3 ∙ 9 − 4√3 ∙ 16 − √3 ∙ 25
= 5(3)√3 − 4(4)√3 − 5√3
= 15√3 − 16√3 − 5√3
= −6√3
Steps in multiplying radicals:
1. Multiply the terms that are on the outside of the radicals.
2. Multiply the terms that are on the inside of the radicals. The product should remain
under a radical.
3. Simplify the radical
Examples:
1. 2√3 ∙ 5√8 = 10√24
= 10 √4 ∙ 6
= 10(2)√6
= 20√6
2. −4√5 ∙ 3√15 = −12 5(15)
= −12 5(15) = −12√75

= −12 25(3) = −12(5)√3

= −60√3
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3. 2√3 √2 + 5√6 = 2√6 + 10√18

= 2√6 + 10 9(2)
= 2√6 + 30√2
4. (3√8 − 5) = (3√8) − 2 3√8 (5) + 5
= 9(8) - 30√8 + 25
= 72 – 30(2)√2 + 25
= 72− 60√2 + 25
= 47− 60√2
Examples
Perform the indicated operation and simplify:
1. 2√48 + 6√100 − 3√98
= 2√16 ∙ 3 + 6(10) − 3
= 8√3 + 60 − 21√2
2. ( 3)( √3)

=3 3

= 3

=3
= √3
3. ( √64 )( √
= ∛64
=8 √
4. (√3 + √9) √3 = 3 + √3√9

=3+3 9 =3+3 3

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=3 +3 3

5. 7 ÷ 49

= (√ )
√

√
=

=√

√ √ √ √
6. = ∙
√ √ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √
=
√ √ √
=
√
=

Properties of the logarithmic graph

Properties:
• Domain: (0, ∞)
• Range: (−∞, ∞)
• x-intercept: (0,1)
• Increasing
• One-to-one, therefore has an inverse
function
• y - axis is a vertical asymptote
(log x → −∞ as x → 0 )
• Continuous

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• Reflection of the graph y = ax about the

line y = x
Graph of y = log x , a > 1
Properties of Logarithms
1.) log 1 = 0 , because a = 1
2.) log a = 1 , because a = a
3.) log a = x and a =x (Inverse Properties)
4.) If log x = log y , then x = y (One-to-one Property)
EXAMPLES
A. Express the following exponential functions in logarithmic form:
1.) p = r Answer: log r = q
2.) 2 = 8 Answer: log 8 = 3
3. ) 3 = Answer: log = −2

B. Express the following logarithmic functions in exponential form:

1.) log x = g Answer: p = x
2.) log 64 = 6 Answer: 2 = 64

3.) log =2 Answer: =

C. Solve for the unknown in each of the following equations:

1.) log y = 2
Transforming into its equivalent exponential form,
=3 =9
2.) log k = −

Transforming into its equivalent exponential form,

1
k=4 =
8
3.) log 25 = 2
Transforming into its equivalent exponential form,
z = 25 ∴ z = 5 (consider positive root)
Laws on Logarithms

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Let a be a positive number such that a ≠ 1, and let n be a real number. If u and v are positive
real numbers, the following properties are true:
Product Property: log (uv) = log u + log v

Quotient Property: log = log u − log v

Power Property: log u = n log u

A. Express the following logarithmic functions in expanded form:

1.) log STU
Solution:
log STU = log ST + log U
log STU = log S + log T + log U
ST
2. ) log
U
Solution:
log STU = log ST − log U
log STU = log S + log T − 3 log U

3. ) log

Solution:

1 1
log = log = log = (log X − log YZ)
2 2

1 1
log = (log X − log YZ) = (5 log − (log Y + log Z))
2 2

5 1 1
log = log X − log Y − log Z
2 2 2

B. Express each of the following as a single logarithmic function:

1.) log 2 − log 3 + log 5
Solution:
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2 2 10
log 2 − log 3 + log 5 = log + log 5 = log 5 = log
3 3 3
1 1 2
2. ) log 25 − log 64 + log 27
2 3 3
Solution:
1 1 2
log 25 − log 64 + log 27 = log 25 − log 64 + log 27
2 3 3
1 1 2
log 25 − log 64 + log 27 = log 5 − log 4 + log 9
2 3 3
1 1 2 5 5
log 25 − log 64 + log 27 = log + log 9 = log (9)
2 3 3 4 4
1 1 2 5 45
log 25 − log 64 + log 27 = log + log 9 = log
2 3 3 4 4
1
3. )3 log b − log c
2
Solution:
1 b b
3 log b − log c = log b − log c = log = log
2 √c
c

Properties of Natural Logarithms:

ln 1 = 0 , because =1
ln = 1 , because =
ln = x and =x (Inverse Properties)
If ln = ln , then x = y (One-to-one Property)
Laws on Natural Logarithms:
Let n be a real number. If u and v are positive real numbers, the following properties
are true:
Product Property: ln(uv) = ln u + ln v

Quotient Property: ln = ln u − ln v

Power Property: ln u = n ln u

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Definition: Let a and b be positive real numbers such that a ≠ 1 and b ≠ 1. Then log x can be
converted to a different base as follows:

log log ln
log = log = log =
log log ln

Strategies for solving Logarithmic and Exponential Equations:

1.) Rewrite the original equation in a form that allows the use of the One-to-One Properties of
exponential or logarithmic functions.
2.) Rewrite an exponential equation in logarithmic form and apply the Inverse Property of
logarithmic functions.
3.) Rewrite a logarithmic equation in exponential form and apply the Inverse Property of
exponential functions.
EXAMPLES
Solve for the unknown variable in each of the following logarithmic/exponential equations:
1. ) ln = 3
Solution: Getting the natural logarithm of both sides,
=
∴x= ≈ 20.0855
2. ) log (5 − 1) = log ( + 7)
Solution:
log (5 − 1) = log ( + 7)
5 −1= +7
4x = 8
∴x=2
3. )5 + 2 ln = 4
Solution:
5 + 2 ln =4
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1
ln =−
2

∴ = ≈ 0.607

TYPES OF EQUATIONS
1. Identical Equation (Identity) true for all values of variables concerned.
2. Conditional Equation true for only a limited number of values of variables concerned.
An equation of the form a and b are real numbers and a ≠ 0, or any equation
equivalent to an equation of this form, is called a .
Consider the equation 3x + 2 = 5
No other number in place of x will make the statement 3x + 2 = 5 true except 1. Any
number that satisfies the equation is called a or to the equation.
Problem 1: Find the solution set of the equation: 8 – 4 (2x + 3) = 5
To simplify the equation, perform the operation required to eliminate the grouping symbols
and after which all constants must be transported to the right side of the equation and all the
terms with variable x on the left side.
8 − 4 (2 + 3) = 5
8 − 8 − 12 =5
−8 = 5 − 8 + 12
−8 =9
= −

Problem 2: Find the solution set of the equation:

2 + 3 + 5(4 − ) − 3[ 2 − 3( + 2) − 4] = 2 − 5
2 + 3 + 20 − 5 − 3[2 − 3 − 6 − 4] = 2 − 5
2 + 23 − 5 − 3[− − 10] = 2 − 5
23 − 3 + 3 + 30 = 2 − 5
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= =

Problem 3: Solve the unknown

+1= multiply 4 to both sides of the equation and it will be;

2(2x-1)+4= 5x multiply 2 to the each term in the parenthesis; 4x-2+4 = 5x

-5x+4x= -2 transpose the terms one side with variable the other none ;
simplify
-x=-2, x=2

Any collection of m equations in n variables is called a

For example, the equations
2x + y = 1 (1) 3x + 3y + z = -8 (1)
-x + 2y = 9 (2) 2x + y –z + 1 (2)
x + y – 2x = -3 (3)
form a system of two linear equations in two variables, or three linear equations in three
variables, respectively.
Methods of solving can be
a. Graphical solution
b. Analytical solution
b.1 Elimination by Addition or Subtraction
b.2 Elimination by Substitution
b.3 Determinants
A. Graphical Solution
In general, any equation of the form Ax + By + C = 0; where A, B, and C are constants (A
&B not both 0) and x and y are variables, is a and
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of a linear equation should be clarified. First, the choice of x and y for variables is arbitrary.
Any two letters could be used to represent the variables.

A solution of a system of two equations in two unknowns x and y, is a pair of values (x,y)
which . If a system has a solution, the equations are called
and .
Solving a system of two linear equations using the graphical methods consists of:
a) Graphing each equation of the system, such as by intercepts or finding two points,
b) Plot the corresponding points and
c) Connect the points with straight line.
I. If the graphs do not intersect, the system has no solution. If it has no solution, it is called
.
II. If the graphs of two non-equivalent equations intersect, it is at only .
If a system of m linear equations in n variables has exactly one solution, the equations
in the system are called . If a system of linear equations has infinite many
solutions, the equations of the system are called .
Steps on how to solve a system of two equations in two variables by graphical methods:
1. On a single coordinate grid, graph each equation.
2. Read the coordinates of the point or points where all the graphs intersect.
3. If no point is common to all of the graphs, the system has no solution.
Example:
Solve the system graphically 2x + 3y = 7 (1)
2x + y = 1 (2)
Solution: for (1) 2x+3y=7 for (2) 2x+y=1
x Y x y
2 1 P1(2,1) 0 1 P1(0,1)
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Therefore: the common point of intersection is P(-1, 3); where x = -1 and y = 3 and is a
solution of a system.
A system of two linear equations in two unknowns usually has just one solution, but the
following special cases may occur:
a) If the graphs of the equations are , the system has and equations
are called inconsistent equations.
i.e. x–y=3
2y - 2x = 5
b) If the graphs are the same line, each solution of either equation is also a solution of the
other, and the system has infinitely many solutions. The equations are said to be
dependent equations.
i.e. 3 = 2x + 3y
4x = 6 – 6y
c) If the graphs of the equations are parallel lines, the system has no solution and the
equations are called inconsistent equations.
1) x–y=3 (a)
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3 = 2x + 3y (a)
4x = 6 – 6y (b)

Elimination by Addition or Subtraction

• In each equation, multiply both members by a proper chosen number to obtain
two equations where the coefficients of one unknown have the same absolute
values.
• Then, add or subtract sides of the equations to eliminate one unknown.
Example Solve the system
2x + 3y = 7 (1)
2x + y = 1 (2)
Solution
a) Equate the two equations (1) and (2) to eliminate x:
Eqn. (1): 2x + 3y = 7
Eqn. (2): - 2x + y = 1
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y=3

b) Equate the two equations (1) and (2) to eliminate y:

(1): 2x + 3y = 7
(2) x 3: 6x + 3y = 3
-4x + 0 = 4
x = 4/-4
x = -1
Elimination by Substitution
Steps:
a) Solve one equation for one unknown in terms of the other and substitute the results in
the other equation.
b) Solve the equation just obtained for the unknown in it.
c) Substitute the preceding result in either of the given equations and solve for the second
unknown.

Solve the system: 2x + 3y = 7 (1)

2x + y = 1 (2)

From equation (2) solve for y:

2x + y = 1
y = 1- 2x --------------------- (3)
a) Substitute equation (3) in (1)
2x + 3y =7
2x +3(1 – 2x) = 7
2x +3 – 6x =7
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-4x = 4
x = -1 ---------------------------- (4)

b) Substitute equation (4) in (3)

y = 1 – 2 (-1)
=1+2
y =3
Determinants of the Second Order
Determinants can be used to solve systems of equations. Using the Cramer’s rule, to
find the solution an illustration is shown below:
+ =
+ =

−
= =
−

−
= =
−

Example:
Solve for the unknowns:
x – 3y = 6
2x + 3y = 3
6 −3
6(3) − 3(−3) 18 + 9 27
= 3 3 = = = =3
1 −3 1(3) − 2(−3) 3+6 9
2 3
1 6
1(3) − 2(6) 3 − 12 −9
= 2 3 = = = = −1
1 −3 1(3) − 2(−3) 9 9
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When the number of equations and unknowns is greater than two, the problem of
finding the values of the unknowns becomes difficult and tedious even if the system is of the
linear type. What we need is more efficient approach to the problem, such that:

a) It is less prone to errors due to arithmetical computation, and

b) It is shorter.

Elimination by Addition or Subtraction

1. From two different pairs of equations, eliminate the same variable; say z to obtain new
two equations in two variables.
2. From these two new equations in two variables, solve for one of the unknowns by
elimination by addition or subtraction, and
3. Finally, substitute the 1 st variable solved to the equation with two variables to solve for
the 2nd variable, then to any given equation to solve for the 3 rd variable.
Example: Solve for the unknowns:
(1) x + y + 2z = 1 (1)
3x – y – z = 2 (2)
2x + 3y +4z = 4 (3)
Eliminate z from eqns (1) & (2)
x + y + 2z = 1 (1)
6x – 2y – 2z = 4 (+) (2) x 2
7x – y =5 (3)
Eliminate z from eqns (2) & (3)
12x – 4y – 4z = 8 (2) x 4
2x + 3y + 4z = 4 (+) (3)
14x – y = 12 (5)
Combine eqns (4) & (5) to eliminate y
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7x – y = 5 (4)
7x =7
x=1 substitute in (4) & solve for y
7(1) – y = 5
y=7–5
y=2 substitute in (1) together with the value of x & solve for z:
1 + 2 + 2z = 1
2z = 1 – 3 = -2
z=1
∴ The solution of the system is: x = 1, y = 2, and z = -1
QUADRATIC EQUATION
A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written in the form + + =0
where a, b, c where a, b and c are real numbers, ≠ 0. To solve a quadratic equation is to find
the values of x that will satisfy the equation or that will make the equation true. There are
several ways to solve quadratic equation.

Method of Solving a Quadratic Equation

+ + =0
Pure Quadratic Equation (First degree term is missing b = 0)
+ =0
To solve a quadratic equation when b = 0 is to first solve for then extract the square root of
both sides of the equation.
Solve for x
In all of these
1. = 64
equations, b = 0
2. 4 − 100 = 0
3. 3 − 10 = 0
4. 25 + 9=0
Solution:
1. = 64 Extracting the square root of a
positive number always lead to plus
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√ = ± √64
= ±8
2. 4 − 100 = 0
4 = 100
100
=
4
= 25
√ = ± √25
= ±5
3. 3 − 10 =0
3 = 10
10
=
3

√ = ±

√
= ±
√

√ Extracting the square root of a

= ± negative number always lead to an
imaginary number

4. 25 + 9 =0
25 = −9
9
= −
25

√ = ± −

= ± Imaginary number

Quadratic Equation Solved by Factoring

To solve a quadratic equation by factoring is to take advantage of the fact that if the
product of two or more quantities is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero.

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Procedure:
1. Make the right side of the equation equal to zero.
2. Factor the left side of the equation,
3. Equate both factors to zero.
4. Solve the resulting linear equations.
Problems: Solve for x
1. x2– 4 = 0
(x+2) (x-2) = 0
x + 2 = 0 or x – 2 = 0
x = -2 or x = +2
2. x2– 8x +15 = 0
(x-5) (x-3) = 0
X = +5 or x = +3
3. 3x2– 13x = 10
3x2– 13x – 10 = 0
(3x+2) (x-5) = 0
x =- or x = +5

Quadratic Equation Solved by Completing the Square

To solve a quadratic equation by completing the square one must follow the procedure
below.
Procedure:
1. Transpose all constants on the right side of the equation and all items with x on the left
side of the equation.
2. Reduce the equation to the form x2±mx = n.
3. Complete the square of the left side of the equation by adding to both side of the
equation the term ( )2.

4. Write the left side of the equation as a perfect square.

5. Extract the square root of both sides. Take note that the square root of any positive
number leads to plus and minus a certain number.
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6. Solve the resulting equation.

Problems Solve for x

1. x2– 8x + 15 = 0
2. 3x2– 13x = 10
Solutions:
Square the half of the
1. x2– 8x + 15 = 0 coefficient of the x term and add
x2– 8x = -15 to both sides of the equation

x2– 8x + ( )2= -15 + ( )2

(x – 4)2 = -15 + (4)2

(x – 4)2 = 1
( − 4)2= √1
(x – 4) = ± 1
x= 4 ± 1
Square the half of the
x= 5 and x = 3 coefficient of the x term and
add to both sides of the
equation
2. 3x2 – 13x = 10

x2- + ( )2= +( )2

− 2= + ( )2

− 2= +

− 2=

− 2=

( − )2= ±

( − ) =±

x= ± = and
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x = and x = - 5

Quadratic Equation Solve by Quadratic Formula

The quadratic formula is derived using the completing the square method
From the given quadratic equation:
+ + =0
+ =

+ + 2= − +

+ = − +

+ = − + =

+ =±

±√
+ =
√ ±√
x=− ± =

±√
x= which is the quadratic formula.

To solve a quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula write equation first in the
form + + = 0, identify each value for a, b and c and substitute them all in the quadratic
formula.

Problems:

Solve for x.

1. 2 + 5 =4
Solution : 2 + 5 −4 = 0
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a = 2; b = 5 and c = -4
±√
Using x = and substituting the values of a, b and c
± ( )( )
x= ( )
±√
=
±√
x==
The roots of the quadratic equation are:

√ √
= and =

2. 3 − 6 −2 =0
Solution: a = 3; b= -6 and c = -2
( )± ( ) ( )( )
x= ( )
±√ ±√
= =
± √ √ √
= = 1+ = 1+
Or = 2.291 and = −0.291

NATURE OF THE ROOTS OF A QUADRATIC EQUATION

+ + = 0is factorable if the value of − 4 is a

perfect square.
Let D = − 4 , the discriminant
The discriminant, D, determines the nature of the roots of the quadratic
equation, + + = 0, if a, b and c are real.

− 4 > 0,
− 4 = 0,
− 4 < 0,

Examples:

1. Is the equation − 2 − 3 = 0 factorable?

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Solution: a = 1, b = -2, c = 3

− 4 = (−2) − 4(1)(−3)

= 4 + 12
= 16
Since 16 is a perfect square, the equation is factorable
Factor: − 2 −3 =0
(x – 3) (x + 1) = 0

2. Determine the nature of the roots of the equation 4 − 12 + 9 = 0

Solution : D = − 4 = (−12) − 4(4)(9) = 144 − 144 = 0

Since the discriminant (D) is zero, the equation has 1 real root. There is only 1 real number
that satisfies the equation, a double root.

Factor : 4 − 12 + 9 = 0
(2 − 3)(2 − 3) = 0
2 −3 = 0
2 =3
= 3/2

SUM AND PRODUCT OF ROOTS

±√
The quadratic formula x = implies that the quadratic equation has 2
√ √
possible roots, x = and x =

√ √
Let r = and s =

√ √
+ = =

√ √
∙ =

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1. Find the sum and products of the roots of 3 − 13 = 10.

Rearrange the equation in the form of + + = 0. Identify the coefficients of as a,
coefficient of x as b and the constant as c.

Therefore, a = 3, b = -13 and c = -10

Sum of the roots: r+s= =
Product of the roots: ∙ = =
2. Find the quadratic equation with roots 4/3 and -7/5

let r = 4/3 and s = -7/5

r + s = 4/3 + (-7/5) = =
therefore a= 15, b = 1
r∙ s = (4/3) (-7/5) = =

therefore c = -28
The quadratic equation is 15r2 +rs-28s2 = 0
3. Find the quadratic equation for which the sum of the roots is 4 and the product is 7.

If r + s = 4 = ; and r ∙ s = 7 =
Then a = 1, b = -4 and c = 7
The quadratic equation is: − 4 +7 =0

Case I: One Linear and One Quadratic equation (can be solved by substitution)
2 + 3 = 2 → (1)
Example:
3 + =5 → (2)
From Eqn (2), solve for y in terms of x: y = 5- 3x → (3)
Substitute (3) in (1): 2x + 3x(5 − 3x) = 2
2x + 15x − 9x − 2 = 0
−7x + 15x − 2 = 0
7x − 15x + 2 = 0
(7x − 1)(x − 2) = 0

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7 −1=0 −2=0

= =2

=5−3 = 5 − 3(2)

= = −1

Case II: Two Quadratic, both linear in the squares of the variables
(can be solved by elimination by addition and/or subtraction)
−2 =2 → (1)
Example:
3 + = 13 → (2)
Eliminate one of the variables by addition/ subtraction (eliminate y2 )
multiply eq ( 2) by 2 to become eq (3)
−2 =2 → (1)
+
6 +2 = 26 → (3)
7 = 28
= 4; = ±2
Substitute these values in either (1) or (2) to solve for y:
In (2): 3(4) + = 13
= 13 − 12 = 1
= ±1

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Solve for unknowns:
2 +6 = 56 → (1)
+4 = 8 → (2)

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To eliminate the constants, multiply eq. 2 by 7 and the product will be subtracted to
eq. 1.
2x2 +6xy = 56
7xy +28y2 = 56
2x2 – xy -28y2 = 0
( 2x +7y) ( x-4y) =0

2 + 7 = 0; −4 =0
−7
= → ( ); =4 →( )
2
(a) to (2); (b) to (3);

−7
+4 = 8; 4 ( )+4 =8
2
= 16; =1
= ±4 = 4; = −4 = ±1 = 1; = −1
−7 −7
( ): = (14) = −4; ( ): = (−4) = 14
2 2
( ): = 4(1) = 4; ( ): = 4(−1) = −4

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1. A. 3x +26 = 35
b. + =

2 Solve for the unknowns given are the two equations

-4r + 9s = 1
3r – 4s = 10

1. Solve for x, − +8 =0

The importance of learning the different methods in solving the unknown/s in a given
algebraic equation.
1. Graphical method is easy to use however you need to use calibrated scaling to get the
correct answer.
2. Having the skills in how to manipulate algebraic expression will come handy in solving
algebraic equation.
Your turn:
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If you have any questions regarding this unit, kindly write down on the table provided.
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Logarithmic function Quadratic equation Elimination Method

Exponential function Quadratic formula Completing the square
Linear equation Graphical method Substitution method

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