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Solve Equations and Inequalities with Control

Work through quadratics, the formula, surd equations and inequalities with a method you can trust under pressure, and learn where marks are usually lost.

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choose the right solving method for an equation or inequality and check your answer before moving on.

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Solve Equations and Inequalities with Control

QUEST MATH-P1-EQUATIONS

The question before the working

Solving is the most predictable part of Paper 1, and the marks are lost in the same few places every year. 🧮

Almost all of them come from skipping one question: what kind of equation is this? Choose the method before you start writing, and most of the difficulty disappears.

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What you'll cover

  1. 1 The question before the workingfree preview above
  2. 2 Four kinds, four methods
  3. 3 Make it equal zero first
  4. 4 The discriminant
  5. 5 Surd equations and the check that matters
  6. 6 Inequalities and the sign rule
  7. 7 Before you move to the next question
  8. 8 The challenge
  9. 9 What to take with you

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Solve Equations and Inequalities with Control: questions

How long does Solve Equations and Inequalities with Control take?
About 14 minutes: 9 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does Solve Equations and Inequalities with Control cost?
It is free. There is no card to enter, and you still get a certificate when you pass.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
Is the certificate accredited?
No. A MicroQuest is informal learning. Your certificate proves you completed it and has a number and QR code anyone can verify, but it is not an accredited qualification or SETA/QCTO credits, and it says so.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Tap Start to learn in your phone’s browser, or send QUEST MATH-P1-EQUATIONS to 076 263 6000 on WhatsApp. It is the same MicroQuest and the same certificate either way.

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