GCSE · Simultaneous equations

Simultaneous equations by eliminationExam-style questions

Why two unknowns need two equations, why adding or subtracting whole equations is legal, and the sign rule that decides which of the two kills a variable.

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18 questions · GCSE (Higher) level · mark scheme and worked solution on each · no sign-up to try

DifficultyAll Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

1
Solve the simultaneous equations

$3x + 2y = 19$ $x - 2y = 1$
Level 3 · 3 marksTry it
2
Solve the simultaneous equations

$4x + 3y = 10$ $2x + y = 4$
Level 3 · 3 marksTry it
3
Solve the simultaneous equations

$3x + 4y = 24$ $5x - 4y = 8$
Level 3 · 3 marksTry it
4
Solve the simultaneous equations

$4x + 3y = 24$ $2x - y = 2$

(3 marks)
Level 3 · 3 marksTry it
5
Solve the simultaneous equations

$5x + 2y = 11$ $3x - 4y = 4$

(3 marks)
Level 3 · 3 marksTry it