Mathematics GCSE
Algebraic modelling of real-world situations
What Algebraic modelling of real-world situations means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Algebraic modelling of real-world situations
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Writing other quantities in terms of a defined unknown, such as an expression for the cost of pens or a formula for a taxi fare.
Topics that use Algebraic modelling of real-world situations
- Algebra - Solving equations and inequalities (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Approximate solution
- Coefficient
- completing the square
- Defining variables and interpreting solutions
- Discriminant
- Elimination
- Factor
- Forming expressions, equations and formulae
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