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The document is a handout for a class on solving complex multi-step equations and includes various examples and applications of algebraic concepts. It covers techniques for rearranging equations, solving for variables, and provides practice problems for students. Additionally, it features real-world scenarios to illustrate the application of algebra in problem-solving.

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Class04_MathG9_Handout_July_13-16

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Olympiads School MCu9 class 4 Handout

First name: ______________ Last name: ______________

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Complex, multi-step equations often require multi-step solutions. Before you can begin to isolate
a variable, you may need to simplify the equation first. This may mean using the distributive
property to remove parentheses, or multiplying both sides of an equation by a common
denominator to get rid of fractions. Sometimes it requires both techniques.

Example: Solve the following equations.

a) 2(x + 5) – 7 = 3(x – 2) b) -2(x + 5) + 4(x – 1) = x + 1 c) (2x + 1) : 2 = (x + 2) : 5

5 1 1 6 x − 7 3 x − 5 5 x + 78
c) x + = 2x − d) + =
4 2 2 4 7 28

e) 4x – 1 = 4(x + 3) f) 5x + 10 = 5(x + 2)

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Application

Example 1: The difference between two numbers is 55. Twice the smaller plus the larger is 76.
Find the two numbers.

Step 1: Let statement.

Step 2: Form an equation and solve.

Step 3: Conclusion sentence.

Example 2: Mr. Skyvington operates a variety store with his two sons, Jerry and Koko. Jerry
makes twice as much as Koko, who only works part-time. Mr. Skyvington makes $200 per week
more than Jerry. The total weekly payroll is $1450. How much does each family member earn
per week?

Example 3: John can wax his car in 3 hours. Jim can do the same job in 5 hours. How long will
it take them if they work together?

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Example 4: Ava purchased a hamburger with 20 dimes and nickels. The hamburger costs $1.55.
How many dimes and nickels did she have?

Example 5: Rick is three times older than his son. Three years ago, the sum of their ages was 50.
How old is each now?

Rearranging Equations

Sometimes there are more than one variable in an algebraic equation. In order to solve for a
particular variable, we can rearrange the equation by:
1) Imagining all other variables are numbers
2) Solving the equation just like usual.
3) So that the target variable is isolated.

Example 1: Solve for y: 2x + 5y = -10 3 1 1


Example 2: Solve for x: = 3 𝑥𝑥 + 4 𝑦𝑦
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Example 3: The volume of a cone can be written as V = 3 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 2 ℎ, where V is the volume, r
is radius of the base circle and h is height of the cone.

a. Express height in terms of other variables.

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b. How much is the height when the radius is 2cm and the volume is 20cm3?

c. Express radius in terms of other variables.

d. How much is the radius when the height is 8cm and the volume is 54cm3?

Practice in class

1. John is 3 years older than Jim. Jim is 4 years less than twice David’s age. How old are the
three boys if their ages add up to 35?

2. A cashier has 3 more dimes than nickels and twice as many nickels as quarters. Find the
number of each kind of coin if the total value of the coins is $3.05.

3. You are driving along at 55 mph when you are passed by a car doing 85 mph. How long
will it take for the car that passed you to be one mile ahead of you?

4. If the perimeter of a rectangle is 18 inches, and one side is one inch longer than the other,
how long are the sides?

5. Suppose $10,000 is invested at 9% interest. How much money must be invested at 12%
to produce a return of 11% on the entire amount invested?

6. Find a number such that 5 more than one-half the number is three times the number.

7. The price of gasoline increased by 25% between January and March. If the price per
gallon in March was $1.15, what was the price per gallon in January?

8. David can paint the living room in 4 hours and Anna can paint it in 6 hours. How long
will it take the two of them to paint the living room if they work together?

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