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From words to equations

From words to equations

Flowchart showing choose the unknown, write expressions, form an equation, solve, and check by substitution Many IGCSE questions give you a story, a diagram, or a total instead of an equation. The skill is to choose a variable, usually xxx, turn the information into algebra, then solve carefully.

Forming and Solving Equations Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Forming and Solving Equations

Step-by-step lessons covering Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Forming and 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.

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