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

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$5$ pens and $2$ rulers cost £ $3.40$ .

$3$ pens and $4$ rulers cost £ $4.00$ .

Work out the cost of one pen and the cost of one ruler.
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