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Simultaneous Equations
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Course Edexcel IGCSE Maths

Section 2. Equations, Formulae & Identities
Topic Simultaneous Equations
Difficulty Medium

Time Allowed 60
Score /44
Percentage /100

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Question 1
Solve the simultaneous equations

2x − 4y = 19
3x + 5y = 1
[4 marks]

Question 2
Solve the simultaneous equations

5x + 2y = 11
4x − 3y = 18
[4 marks]

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Question 3
Solve the simultaneous equations

3x + 2y = 4
4x + 5y = 17
[4 marks]

Question 4
Solve the simultaneous equations
4x + 7y = 1
3x + 10y = 15
[4 marks]

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Question 5
Solve the simultaneous equations
3x + 4y = 5
2x − 3y = 9
[4 marks]

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Question 6
1 113
The graphs with equations 3y + 2x = and 2y − 3x = − have been drawn on the grid below.
2 12

Using the graphs, find estimates of the solutions of the simultaneous equations
1
3y + 2x =
2
113
2y − 3x = −
12

[2 marks]

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Question 7
A pattern is made using identical rectangular tiles.

Find the total area of the pattern.

[4 marks]

Question 8
Solve the simultaneous equations 2x + 7y = 17
5x + 3y = – 1
Show clear algebraic working.
x = ..................................
y = ..................................
[4 marks]

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Question 9
Solve the simultaneous equations
5a + 2c = 10
2a – 4c = 7
Show clear algebraic working.

a = .......................................................
c = .......................................................
[3 marks]

Question 10
Solve the simultaneous equations
7x – 2y = 34
3x + 5y = − 3
Show clear algebraic working.
x = .............................................
y = .............................................
[4 marks]

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Question 11
Solve the simultaneous equations
2x + 4y = – 9
2y = 4x – 7
x = ........................
y = ........................
[4 marks]

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Question 12
Here is the graph of 4x – 3y = 12 for values of x from 0 to 4

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By drawing a second graph on the grid,

work out an approximate solution to the simultaneous equations

4x – 3y = 12 and 3x + 2y = 6
[3 marks]

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