Mathematics: Class 8

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Worksheet # 6.1-a

Topic: Simultaneous Linear Equations

Name: ___________________ Class: __________________

Objective:
Students will be able to:
1) Construct simultaneous linear equations in two variables.
2) Solve simultaneous linear equations in two variables using the elimination method.

1. Write an equation for the following statements.

(i) The division of sum of two numbers by their difference is equal to 1 (2nd number is less

than 1st) _________________________________

(ii) Take away 6 from 6 times y is 60. _________________________________

(iii) Add 3 to 0ne-third of z is 9. _________________________________

(iv) Three-fourth of t is 15. _________________________________

2. Solve the following simultaneous linear equations using the elimination method.
(i) 5x + 2y = 12 (iii) 3x - 5y = 7
4x + 3y = 11 4x + 3y = 19

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 Mathematics: Class 8
𝑥+1 3 𝑥−3 𝑦−2
(ii) =4 (iv) =
𝑦+2 5 7
𝑥−2 3
=5 11x = 13y
𝑦−1

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