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Mathematics of Engineering
Mathematics of Engineering
Mathematics of Engineering
Mathematics
Saint Louis University (SLU)
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Applicatio
ns of
Linear
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TLO 5: Solve worded problems
involving linear equations..
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STUDENT
ACTIVITIES:
+ENGAGE
+EXPLORE
+EVALUATE
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EXPLAIN
Define terms, Solution of a Linear Equation in One
Unknown, Literal Equation, Systems of Two Linear
Equations, Systems of Three Linear Equations
Methods of Solving Systems of Two Linear Equations,
How to Work with Word Problems
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DEFINITION A SOLUTION of an
A statement of equality equation is a set of
between two quantities values of the unknowns
algebraic expressions satisfying the equation.
is called an When an equation
EQUATION. involves only one
The two quantities are unknown, each solution
called MEMBERS of is called a ROOT of the
the equation. equation.
In an equation, the EXTRANEOUS ROOTS
literal numbers whose are values of the
values are being unknown obtained from
determined are called derived equations which
the UNKNOWNS or do not satisfy the
VARIABLES. original equation.
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DEFINITION If equal members be
SOLVING EQUATIONS added to, subtracted
– to solve an equation from, multiplied by,
is to find all of its divided by the same
solutions. numbers, the results are
A Literal Equation is equal. (Note: Division of
zero is excluded)
an equation involving
at least 2 letters or If a = b, then and ,
unknowns. Solving for provided a, b, and m are
a particular variable of not zero.
a literal equation is LINEAR EQUATION –
separating the an equation of the first
unknown on one side of degree.
the equation and the
rest of the letters on
the other side.
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SOLUTION OF A LINEAR
EQUATION IN ONE UNKNOWN
+ Divide both
+ Transpose all terms sides by the
involving the unknown to coefficient of
one member and all the unknown.
other terms to the other + To check,
member. Combine terms substitute the
in the unknown. result in the
original
equation.
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Examples
3x – 5 = 7 – x 4 (x – 3) = 2x – 2
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Literal Equations:
Examples
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Literal Equations:
Examples
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SYSTEMS OF TWO LINEAR
+ EQUATIONS
Consider two linear equations in two unknowns x and y
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THREE METHODS OF SOLVING
SYSTEMS OF TWO LINEAR
GRAPHICAL METHOD
EQUATIONS Example
Consistent equations have a
unique solution and the graph
is a pair of intersecting lines.
The point of intersection of the
lines is the solution set of the
given pair of equations.
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SYSTEMS OF TWO LINEAR
EQUATIONS
SUBSTITUTION METHOD
a. Solve one equation for x in terms of y or for y in terms of x.
Substitute this expression for that variable into the other
equation
b. Solve the resulting equation in one variable
c. Substitute the solution from step b into either original
equation to find the value of the other variable.
d. Check the solution in both of the given equations.
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Example -----eq’n 1
-----eq’n 2
From eq’n 1:
-----subst. in eq’n 2
-----subst. in 1
Therefore:
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SYSTEMS OF TWO LINEAR
EQUATIONS
ELIMINATION METHOD
a. To eliminate one variable, the coefficients in that unknown
must be numerically equal. If the signs of the equal
coefficients are unlike, add the equations; if like, subtract
them.
b. If the coefficients in one variable are not numerically
equal, multiply the given equation or equations by a
constant/s so that the resulting equations would have the
same numerical coefficients in that variable.
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Examples -----eq’n 1
-----eq’n 2
-----eq’n 1 Multiply eq’n 2 by 2
-----eq’n 2 -----eq’n 1
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SYSTEMS OF THREE LINEAR
A EQUATIONS
linear equation in three variables is of the form
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Examples
-----substitute in eq’n 4
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SYSTEMS OF THREE LINEAR
EQUATIONS
CRAMER’S RULE – another method of solving systems of
linear equations.
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Examples
Therefore :
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HOW TO WORK WITH WORD
1. Read the problem all the way through quickly to see what kind of word
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problem it is and what it is about.
2. Look for a question at the end of the problem. This is often a good way to
start to find what you are solving for. Sometimes two or three things need
to be found.
3. Start every problem with "let x=something" (we generally use x for the
unknown). You let x equal to what you are trying to find. What you are
trying to find is usually stated in the question at the end of the problem.
This is called the unknown. You must show and label what stands for in
your problem, or your equation has no meaning.
4. If you have to find more than one quantity or unknown, try to determine
the smallest unknown. This unknown is often the one to let x be equal to.
5. Go back and read the problem again. This time read it one piece at a time.
Simple problems generally have two statements. One statement helps you
set up the unknowns, and the other gives you the equation information.
Translate the problem from words to symbols one piece at a time.
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Statements in Worded
Problems
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WORD PROBLEMS AND
NUMBER-RELATED PROBLEMS
APPLICATIONS
GEOMETRY-RELATED PROBLEMS
DIGIT PROBLEMS
AGE PROBLEMS
MONEY-RELATED PROBLEMS
SIMPLE INTEREST PROBLEMS
MIXTURE PROBLEMS
CLOCK PROBLEMS
WORK PROBLEMS
MOTION PROBLEMS
BALANCE PROBLEMS
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Examples: NUMBER-RELATED
The sum of two numbers is 19. The larger
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number is one more than twice the smaller
number. What are the numbers?
Let: x- be the smaller number
Therefore the numbers are: 6
y-be the larger number
and 13
From 1:
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Examples
Ten less than four times a certain number is
14. Determine the number.
Let: x- be the number
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Examples
Find two consecutive even integers such that the square of the
larger is 44 greater than the square of the smaller integer.
Let: x- be the smaller even number
x+2- be the larger even number
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Examples
The denominator of a certain fraction is three more than twice the
numerator. If 7 is added to both terms of the fraction, the resulting
fraction is 3/5. Find the original fraction.
Let: n- be the numerator
d-be the denominator
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Examples: GEOMETRY-RELATED
The base of an isosceles triangle is 6 cm shorter than its equal sides. If
PROBLEMS
the perimeter is 87 cm, find the length of the base.
Let: b- be the base of the isosceles triangle
s-be the equal sides of the isosceles triangle
P-is the perimeter of the isosceles triangle
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Examples
The width of a rectangle is 9 cm. The length is 1 cm shorter than the
diagonal. Find the length of the diagonal.
Let: W- be the Width of the rectangle
L-be the Length of the rectangle
d-be the diagonal of the rectangle
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Examples
Add eq’ns 3 and 4:
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Examples
The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 25 If c=17, the values of the base and
cm longer than one leg and 32 cm longer the height are negative
than the other leg. Find the area of the respectively, so it is to be rejected
triangle. and consider c=97.
Let c- be the hypotenuse of the right
triangle
b-the base of the right triangle
h-be the height of the right triangle
A- be the area of the triangle
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Examples
A vertical pole was broken by the wind. The By Pythagorean Theorem:
upper part, still attached, reached a point on
the level ground 15 feet from the base. If the
upper part is 9 feet longer than the lower part,
how tall was the pole?
Let x- be the length of the lower part
x+9- be the upper part
h-be the height of the pole=x+x+9=2x+9
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Examples: DIGIT PROBLEMS
In a two-digit number, the units digit is 3 greater than the tens digit.
Find the number if it is 4 times as large as the sum of its digits.
Let u- be the units digit
t- be the tens digit
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Examples
The sum of the digits of a three-digit
number is 14. The hundreds digit
being 4 times the units digit. If 594 is
subtracted from the number, the order
of the digits will be reversed. Find the
number.
Let u- be the units digit
t- be the tens digit
h-be the hundreds digit
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Examples
A number is less than 100 and its tens digit is 2 more than its
units digit. If the number with the digits reversed is subtracted
from the original number, the remainder is 3 times the sum of
the digits. Find the number.
Let u- be the units digit
t- be the tens digit
Father’s age now is 42, therefore Father’s age when the sun was born is 30
years old.
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Examples
Two years ago, the ratio of the ages of
a boy and a girl was 3 is to 4. In 8
years, their ages will be in the ratio 4 is
to 5. Find the sum of their ages now.
Let x- be the boy’s age now
Y-be the girls/ age now
2 years Now In 8 years
ago
Boy 3x x 4(x+8)
Therefore, the sum of their ages
Girl 4y y 5(y+8)
is 56.
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Examples
Richard is 5 years older than Paul. The product of their ages is 21
years less than 15 times the sum of their ages. How old is Paul
now?
Let x- be Richard’s age now
y-be Paul’s age now
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Noel is 5 years older than Dennis and 10 years younger than Hilda.
In 8 years, their combined ages will be 65. How old is Noel?
Let x- be Noel’s age now
y-be Dennis’ age now
z-be Hilda’s now
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Examples
The ages of the mother and her daughter are 45 and 5 respectively.
How many years will the mother be three times as old as her
daughter?
Let x- be the number of years this event will happen
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Examples: MONEY-RELATED
Dennis has P50, P100, and P200 paper
bills amounting to P20,300. Delio
PROBLEMS
borrowed 14 pieces of P50 bills so that
the total amounts of P50 and P100 bills
are equal. Donalyn also borrowed 11
pieces of P200 bills so that the total
amounts of the remaining P200 and
P100 are equal. How many paper bills
were left?
Let x- be the number of P50 bills
y- be the number of P100 bills
z- be the number of P200 bills
Remaining Bills:
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Examples
A couple does not wish to spend more than P700 for dinner at a
restaurant. If a sales tax of 6% is added to the bill and they plan to
tip 15% after the tax has been added, what is the most they can
spend for the meal?
Let x- be the most money they can spend for the meal
Therefore, P574.24 is the most they can spend for the meal.
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Examples
A man is paid P200 for each day he works and forfeits P50 for each
day he is idle. At the end of 25 days he nets P4500. How many days
did he work?
Let x- be the number of days the man worked
25-x-the number of days he was idle
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Examples
Kryse has 56 coins consisting of 10-peso and 5-peso coins. If she has
a total of Php 440.00, how many coins of each type does she have?
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Examples
A sum of money of simple interest amounted
to P7,800 after five years and P8,840 after Equate eq’n 1 and 2:
nine years. Find the amount of the money
after 15 years.
Let I-interest amount
F-future amount
P-present amount
t-is the time for which the principal amount is
given to someone From 1:
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Examples: MIXTURE PROBLEMS
A 50 mL 40% acid solution is How much of a 90% solution of
added to a 50 mL 30% acid insect spray must a farmer add
solution. What will be the to 200 cc of a 40% insect spray
concentration of the resulting to make a 50% solution of insect
mixture? spray?
Let x-be the concentration of the Let x-be the amount or volume
resulting mixture of the insect spray solution
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Examples
A 700-pound alloy containing 50%
tin and 25% lead is to be added with
amounts of pure tin and pure lead to
make an alloy which is 60% tin and
20% lead. Determine how much
pure tin must be added.
Let x-pounds of tin to be added
y-pounds of lead to be added
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Examples
How much water must be evaporated
from 12 liters of 3 kg/L salt solution until
the concentration becomes 3.60 kg/L?
Let x- be the amount of water to be evaporated
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Examples: CLOCK PROBLEMS
At what time between 4:00 PM and So at 4:00 the minute hand has
5:00 PM will the hands of the clock covered 0 degrees and hour hand has
covered 120 degrees. Now let time after which
be coincident? these two coincide be x min.
Let x- be the time the hands of the clock So hour hand covers 120+0.5x up to that time
coincide and minute hand covers 6x degrees up to that
We know that the minute hand of a clock time when they coincide the angles should be
covers 360 in 60 min or 6 in 1 minute and the same, so
hour hand of a clock
covers 360 in 12 hrs. or 30 in 1 hour
or .5 degree in 1 min.
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Examples
In how many minutes after 2 o’clock will the hands of the clock
extend in opposite directions for the first time?
Let x- be the movement of the minute hand or long hand for an
analog clock
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Examples
In how many minutes after 10
o’clock will the hands of the clock
be perpendicular for the first time?
Let x- be the time the hands of the clock
perpendicular for the first time
We know that the minute hand of a clock
covers 360 in 60 min or 6 in 1 minute and
the hour hand of a clock covers 360 in 12
hrs. or 30 in 1 hour or 0.5 in 1 minute. So
the total angle movement per minute is 6-
0.5=5.5 per minute.
At exactly 10 am, angle between hour hand and
minute hand is 60°. So further 30° movement is
needed for both hands to be perpendicular to
each other.
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Examples
Find the angle between the hands
of the clock at 3:43 PM.
Let x- be the angle between the hands of
the clock
We know that the minute hand of a clock
covers 360 in 60 min or 6 in 1 minute and
the hour hand of a clock covers 360 in 12
hrs. or 30 in 1 hour or 0.5 in 1 minute. ***Angle from minute hand to hour
hand at 3:43
***Angle from hour hand to minute hand The angle from the minute hand to the
at 3:43 hour hand is simply 360 degrees minus
At 3:43, the hour hand has moved 223 out of the degrees from the hour hand to minute
720 possible times from the top of the clock. hand that we calculated.
223 times 0.5 is 111.5.
At 3:43, the minute hand has moved 43 out of
60 possible times from the top of the clock. 43
times 6 is 258.
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Examples: WORK PROBLEMS
Popoy can dig a ditch in 4 hours. A can do a piece of work alone in 30
John can dig the same in 3 hours. days, B in 20 days, and C in 60
How long would it take them to days. If they work together, how
dig it together? many days would it take them to
finish the work?
Let x- be the amount of work done together
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Examples
If Paolo can do his chores in ¾ of
an hour, and if Miriam and Paolo
together can do them in ½ of an
hour, how long will it take Miriam
to do it alone?
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Examples: MOTION PROBLEMS
A plane flew at 20/27 of its usual
If the speed of a racing car is
increased by 20 kph, it will cover rate in a 3,000 km course due to
in 7 hours the same distance it inclement weather; thereby taking
can ordinarily cover in 8 hours. an additional 1-1/2 hours to its
What is its ordinary speed? usual time required for the trip.
What is the usual trip of the
plane?
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Examples
Car A can travel around a circular Method 2:
track in 120 seconds while car B in
80 seconds. If they started from
the same point but travel in
opposite direction at the same
time, in how many seconds will
they meet for the first time?
Let x- be the time they will meet for the
first time
Method 1: Let L be the distance of the
track
To get the distance, get LCM: (120,80)
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Examples: BALANCE PROBLEMS
From eq’n 1:
A and B together weigh 242
pounds. They balance when A is
seated 5 feet from the fulcrum on
one side of a lever and B is seated
6 feet from the fulcrum on the
other side. Find the weight of
each.
Let x- be the weight of A
y-be the weight of B
From eq’n 1:
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Examples:
A uniform beam 15 feet long The moment of the force (which is
weighs 3 pounds per linear foot. weight) at the (15-x)-th part of the
At what point should it be beam is
supported by a fulcrum if a weight
of 25 pounds on one end is The condition of equilibrium is equality
balanced by a weight of 65 of these two moments of force
pounds on the other end?
Let x- be the distance from the end point
loaded by the weight od 25lbs to the
fulcrum
Then the distance from the other end
to the fulcrum is (15-x) feet.
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Examples:
John, Peter and Jane weigh 80, 60
and 50 lbs respectively. John sits 3
ft., Peter sits 5 ft. and Jane sits 6
ft. from the fulcrum on the same
side. How far must their 200 lb.
father sits from the fulcrum in
order to balance them?
Let x = distance of father from fulcrum
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