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Simultaneous equations with one non-linear

Solve a linear and a non-linear equation together by substitution and interpret the solutions graphically.

In review 5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Quadratic equations
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Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 4 · Numeric answer: 8 · Put in order: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choicePaper 1 – Algebra
Solving a line and a circle simultaneously leads to a quadratic with a NEGATIVE discriminant. What does this mean?
Choose one answer
Hint 1

The number of real roots is the number of meeting points.

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