x

Equations stay balanced

Balance scale showing x + 5 = 18 balanced, then subtracting 5 from both sides to get x = 13

An equation says two expressions have the same value. Solving it means finding the value of the variable that makes the statement true.

Solving Equations Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Solving Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering CIE IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended) format. Start with the Core-tier fundamentals in number and algebra before moving on to the more demanding Extended-only topics like calculus-adjacent algebra and advanced trigonometry.

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Equations stay balanced

Balance scale showing x + 5 = 18 balanced, then subtracting 5 from both sides to get x = 13

An equation says two expressions have the same value. Solving it means finding the value of the variable that makes the statement true.

Solving Equations Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Solving Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering CIE IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended) format. Start with the Core-tier fundamentals in number and algebra before moving on to the more demanding Extended-only topics like calculus-adjacent algebra and advanced trigonometry.