Simultaneous equations in two unknowns (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Quizzes
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What makes simultaneous equations 'simultaneous'?
What makes simultaneous equations 'simultaneous'?
Both must be true at same time
What does the intersection point on a graph represent for simultaneous equations?
What does the intersection point on a graph represent for simultaneous equations?
The unique solution
What is a limitation of the graphical method for solving simultaneous equations?
What is a limitation of the graphical method for solving simultaneous equations?
Hard to read exact non-integer answers
When does substitution method work particularly well?
When does substitution method work particularly well?
Variable already isolated in equation
How many solutions do you typically get with simultaneous equations involving a curve?
How many solutions do you typically get with simultaneous equations involving a curve?
Two solutions
What is the correct way to write solutions for simultaneous equations?
What is the correct way to write solutions for simultaneous equations?
As complete coordinate pairs
With quadratic systems, which equation should you substitute back into to find ?
With quadratic systems, which equation should you substitute back into to find ?
The linear equation
When is elimination method most efficient?
When is elimination method most efficient?
Both equations linear, standard form
In elimination, when should you add the equations?
In elimination, when should you add the equations?
When coefficients have opposite signs
In elimination with and , what should you do?
In elimination with and , what should you do?
Subtract the equations
Why convert to pence when solving money problems with simultaneous equations?
Why convert to pence when solving money problems with simultaneous equations?
To avoid decimal arithmetic
Which method is best when one variable is already isolated in an equation?
Which method is best when one variable is already isolated in an equation?
Substitution
