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B5 Solve linear and quadratic inequalities in a single variable and interpret such inequalities graphically, including inequalities with brackets and fractions; express solutions through correct use of and and or, or through set notation; represent linear and quadratic inequalities graphically.
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Pure Mathematics
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Inequalities
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B5 Solve linear and quadratic inequalities in a single variable and interpret such inequalities graphically, including inequalities with brackets and fractions; express solutions through correct use of and and or, or through set notation; represent linear and quadratic inequalities graphically
- This point belongs to Pure Mathematics, especially Inequalities.
- You need to be able to b5 Solve linear and quadratic inequalities in a single variable and interpret such inequalities graphically, including inequalities with brackets and fractions; express solutions through correct use of and and or, or through set notation; represent linear and quadratic inequalities graphically.
- The key ideas to know are inequalities and set notation.
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Proof
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Laws of indices
- B2 Use and manipulate surds, including rationalising the denominator.
Surds
- B3 Work with quadratic functions and their graphs; use the discriminant including the conditions for real and repeated roots; complete the square; solve quadratic equations including solving quadratic equations in a function of the unknown.
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- B4 Solve simultaneous equations in two variables by elimination and by substitution, including one linear and one quadratic equation.
Simultaneous equations