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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 Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) format. Since content from any part of the specification can appear on either paper, keep number and algebra fluency sharp throughout the course rather than leaving it until near the exam.

Lessons

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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 Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Solving Equations for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) format. Since content from any part of the specification can appear on either paper, keep number and algebra fluency sharp throughout the course rather than leaving it until near the exam.