Linear equations and inequalities

A linear equation is an equation of the first degree: the highest power of the variable is $1$ . A linear inequality looks similar, but uses $<$ , $>$ , $\leq$ , or $\geq$ instead of $=$ . This section is how to solve…

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This section covers Linear equations and inequalities as part of Algebra in Grade 10 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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