GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Forming and Solving Equations Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Forming and Solving Equations, with full model answers. Covers writing equations from problems and solving them.
Forming and Solving Equations exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Forming and Solving Equations
Forming and Solving Equations is a Grade 4+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Form Use a letter for the unknown.
- Angles and perimeters Use known totals.
- Solve Solve and answer the question.
Common mistakes in Forming and Solving Equations
- Not answering in context.
- Wrong equation from words.
Try two Forming and Solving Equations exam-style questions
1. Angles in a triangle are x, 2x and 3x. Find x. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
30°
2. A rectangle has sides x + 3 and 2x and perimeter 30. Find x. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
4
Forming and Solving Equations FAQs
Which exam boards include Forming and Solving Equations?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Forming and Solving Equations in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 4+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Forming and Solving Equations questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
