GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Simultaneous Equations Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Simultaneous Equations, with full model answers. Covers solving linear simultaneous equations.
Simultaneous 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 Simultaneous Equations
Simultaneous Equations is a Grade 5+ 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
- Elimination Match coefficients then add or subtract.
- Substitution Replace one variable.
- Check Substitute into the other equation.
Common mistakes in Simultaneous Equations
- Subtracting when signs are different.
- Only finding one variable.
Try two Simultaneous Equations exam-style questions
1. Solve x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
x = 7, y = 3
2. Solve 2x + 3y = 13 and x + y = 5. (3 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
x = 2, y = 3
Simultaneous Equations FAQs
Which exam boards include Simultaneous Equations?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Simultaneous Equations in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Simultaneous Equations questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
