Key Stage 4 (GCSE) · Years 10-11 · Algebra · Solving equations and inequalities
A19solve two simultaneous equations in two variables (linear/linear or linear/quadratic) algebraically; find approximate solutions using a graph
GCSE subject content
GCSE specifications in mathematics should require students to solve two simultaneous equations in two variables (linear/linear or linear/quadratic) algebraically; find approximate solutions using a graph
Tier: This item is set in underlined type: assessed for all students (part of the full Foundation tier). “or linear/quadratic” is bold (Higher tier only).
Source: Department for Education, GCSE mathematics: subject content and assessment objectives. Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
uk-gcse-ma-a-19. The DfE numbers this item 19 within Algebra; the A19 form follows the awarding bodies' convention.Relevant worksheets
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