CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C2.5.3 Solve Simultaneous Linear Equations Questions

Use authentic IGCSE Mathematics questions and mark schemes to practise solving simultaneous linear equations in algebraic and real-world contexts.

Exam points

Solve simultaneous linear equations.

[Maximum number: 3]

Solve the simultaneous equations.
$\begin{aligned}3x-5y&=22\\7x+10y&=8\end{aligned}$ $\begin{aligned}x&=\\y&=\end{aligned}$

$\begin{aligned}x&=4\\y&=-2\end{aligned}$

M1 for correct method to eliminate one variable.
A1 for one correct answer.
If M0 scored, SC1 for 2 values satisfying one of the original equations.

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