Question

Jack and alex want to solve the equation 3x+2/4=1

a) jack draws the graphs y=3x+2/4 and x=1
What mistake has jack made?
b) alex draws the graphs y=3x+2 and y=4 and works out where they cross.
Will this solve the equation for alex?
Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

no ,this won't solve the equation for Alex as he is using a method that is not accurate or related to the equation. As this is an equation ,it will not work since he he using the graph method