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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 Edexcel IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.

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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 Edexcel IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.