Solving a differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx}=a \cos(x) e^{-y}$ using separation of variables.

Solving a differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx}=ax^n e^{-y}$ using separation of variables.

Solving a differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{a \cos(x)}{y}$ using separation of variables.

Solving a differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx}=x(y-a)$ using separation of variables.

Solving a pair of simultaneous equations of the form $y=mx+c_1$ and $y=ax^2+kx+c_2$ to find the possible values for the unknown coefficient $k$, when given the values of $m$, $a$, $c_1$ and $c_2$.

Solving a pair of simultaneous equations of the form $a_1x+y=c_1$ and $a_2x^2+b_2xy=c_2$ by forming a quadratic equation.

Solving a quadratic equation via factorisation (or otherwise) with the $x^2$-term having a coefficient of 1.

Solving a quadratic equation of the form $ax^2+bx+c=0$ using the quadratic formula.

Solving a system of three linear equations in 3 unknowns using Gaussian Elimination (or Gauss-Jordan algorithm) in 5 stages. Solutions are all integers. Introductory question where the numbers come out quite nice with not much dividing. Set-up is meant for formative assessment. Adapated from a question copied from Newcastle.

Solving a system of three linear equations in 3 unknowns using Gaussian Elimination (or Gauss-Jordan algorithm) in 5 stages. Solutions are all integers. Introductory question where the numbers come out quite nice with not much dividing. Set-up is meant for formative assessment. Adapated from a question copied from Newcastle.

Solve simple two step linear equations with feedback.

Putting a pair of linear equations into matrix notation and then solving by finding the inverse of the coefficient matrix. 

This question will test the ability of test taker to distinguish between solving mean and solving weighted mean problem

Putting a pair of linear equations into matrix notation and then solving by finding the inverse of the coefficient matrix. 

Some quadratics are to be solved by factorising

Based on Chapter 8, quite loosley.Putting a pair of linear equations into matrix notation and then solving by finding the inverse of the coefficient matrix. 

This question tests the student's ability to solve simple linear equations by elimination. Part a) involves only having to manipulate one equation in order to solve, and part b) involves having to manipulate both equations in order to solve. 

Exercises in solving simultaneous equations with 2 variables.

Solving a system of three linear equations in 3 unknowns using Gauss Elimination in 4 stages. Solutions are all integral.

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Add three vectors by determining their scalar components, summing them and then resolving the rectangular components to find the magnitude and direction of the resultant

These practice questions cover:

• resolving axial forces in a truss structure
• stress & strain in a closed thin-walled pressure vessel (an example of 2D plane stress)
• use of Mohr's circle for determining principal stresses for a 2D plane stress case
• calculation of invariants for general 3D stress case, leading to von Mises stress and principal stresses

Two questions on solving systems of simultaneous equations.

Solving pair of simultaneous (linear) equations

Add three vectors by determining their scalar components, summing them and then resolving the rectangular components to find the magnitude and direction of the resultant

Add three vectors by determining their scalar components, summing them and then resolving the rectangular components to find the magnitude and direction of the resultant

Some quadratics are to be solved by factorising

Solving quadratic equations using a formula,

Solving cosx in given interval. With random variation and worked solutions.

Solving sinx in given interval. With random variation and worked solutions.