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What a solution means

What a solution means

Graph of the lines 3x+2y=18 and 5x-2y=14 intersecting at (4,3) with axes labelled

On a graph, each equation is represented as a line. The solution to simultaneous equations is the point where the two lines intersect, because that point lies on both lines.

Simultaneous Equations Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Maths
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Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Maths Simultaneous Equations for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.

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