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GMAT Math Equation Overview
In GMAT, equations are useful for relating variables and numbers. An equation is a statement that two numbers or expressions are equal. An Equation has two equal parts. We can take ax + by + c = 0 as a typical example of equation asked in GMAT CAT. Here a, b and c are the constants while x and y are variables (see GMAT Math Algebra).
Equation Terms used in GMAT CAT
- Root: When an equation has a variable, the solution to the equation is the number that makes the equation true when we replace the variable with its value. This also called as the root of the equation.
- Degree: Degree of an equation is the highest power of the variable used.
- Simple Equation: If an equation has only one parameter with degree 1 then it is called as simple equation.
- Quadratic Equation: If degree of an equation is two then it is called a Quadratic Equation. It is in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0.
- Simultaneous Equation: If an equation of degree 1 has two or more than two variables then we cannot solve it to get unique value as its roots.
GMAT Math Equation Example Question
Q. If 3 apples and 2 oranges cost $4, and 8 apples and 4 oranges costs $10. What is the price of 1 apple and 1 orange?
Ans: 1.5 - Option C
GMAT Algebra Topics
Below are the topics covered under GMAT Algebra. Click on them to learn more:
Related Topics
GMAT Math Arithmetic | GMAT Math Algebra | GMAT Math Geometry | GMAT Math Data Sufficiency | GMAT Math Problem Solving
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