The core idea
The core idea

Rearranging a harder formula means isolating one variable so the final line has xxx on its own on one side. The safest idea is balance: whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other side.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel IGCSE Maths Rearranging Harder Formulae. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. 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.