What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can multiply one equation first so that I can eliminate a letter
- I can solve simultaneous equations such as 2x + y = 7 and x − 3y = 7 using elimination
Practise this topic
2 resources⚙️ Worksheet
Simultaneous Equations
Linear pairs, then linear and quadratic, up to using the discriminant. Five difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⬢ BlockbustersSimultaneous Equations Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Simultaneous Equations worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the computer with multiple…
These are the pages for More Simultaneous Equations in the Year 9 scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel Maths Progress Delta 3, then GCSE (9–1) Higher (1MA1). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.