GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Solving Equations Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Solving Equations, with full model answers. Covers solving linear equations including brackets and unknowns on both sides.
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 Solving Equations
Solving Equations is a Grade 3+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation 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
- Inverse operations Undo in reverse order.
- Brackets Expand first.
- Both sides Collect x terms on one side.
Common mistakes in Solving Equations
- Errors moving terms across the equals sign.
- Expanding brackets incorrectly.
Try two Solving Equations exam-style questions
1. Solve 3x − 7 = 11. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
x = 6
2. Solve 5x + 3 = 2x + 15. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
x = 4
Solving Equations FAQs
Which exam boards include Solving Equations?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Solving Equations in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Solving Equations questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
