Solving a simultaneous equation algebraically

In this lesson, we will learn to solve simultaneous equations algebraically. We will interpret pictorial representations of equations and write them as simultaneous algebraic equations.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.If x=2 and y=3, what is the value of 2x+3y?

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Q2.Is x=3 the solution to 2x+7=13?

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Q3.Use substitution to decide which of the following are solutions to x+y=3.

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Q4.Use substitution to decide which of the following is the solution to x+y=3 and 3x+4y=10.

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Q5.Use substitution to decide which of the following is the solution to x+y=3 and 5y+3x=15.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.If x=2 and y=3, what is the value of 2x+3y?

1/5

Q2.Is x=3 the solution to 2x+7=13?

2/5

Q3.Use substitution to decide which of the following are solutions to x+y=3.

3/5

Q4.Use substitution to decide which of the following is the solution to x+y=3 and 3x+4y=10.

4/5

Q5.Use substitution to decide which of the following is the solution to x+y=3 and 5y+3x=15.

5/5

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Solving simultaneous equations algebraically

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.If x=3 and 2x+5y=41, what is the value of y?

1/5

Q2.7x+2y=24 AND 4x+2y=18. Find the value of 3x

2/5

Q3.7x+2y=24 AND 4x + 2y = 18. Find the value of y

3/5

Q4.9x +6y=168 AND 9x +4y=160. Solve

4/5

Q5.4x +8y=116 AND 4x +4y=68. Solve

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Solving simultaneous equations algebraically

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.If x=3 and 2x+5y=41, what is the value of y?

1/5

Q2.7x+2y=24 AND 4x+2y=18. Find the value of 3x

2/5

Q3.7x+2y=24 AND 4x + 2y = 18. Find the value of y

3/5

Q4.9x +6y=168 AND 9x +4y=160. Solve

4/5

Q5.4x +8y=116 AND 4x +4y=68. Solve

5/5

Lesson summary: Solving a simultaneous equation algebraically

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