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Solving more complex simultaneous equations by elimination

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Solving more complex simultaneous equations by elimination”, from the unit “Simultaneous equations: 2 variables” (Year 10 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which equation is true for x = 3 and y = -2?
  2. If I add together the pair of simultaneous equations 4x + ay = 12 and 5x - ay = 26, what is the resulting equation?
  3. Which equation is true for x = \frac{1}{2} and y = 2?
  4. If I add together the pair of simultaneous equations x + y = 28 and x - y = 12, what is the resulting equation?
  5. Which equation is true for x = -5 and y = -2?
  6. If I add together the pair of simultaneous equations 2x - 3y = 30 and y -2x = 6, what is the resulting equation?
  7. Which multiplier would match the y coefficients for equations 1) 15x + 4y = 12 and 2) 2x + 2y = 6:
  8. Which multiplier would match the x coefficients for equations 1) 3x + 5y = 21 and 2) x + 2y = 8:
  9. Which multiplier would match coefficients for either x or y for equations 1) 5x + 4y = -13 and 2) 10x + 2y = -44:
  10. What is the value of y for simultaneous equations x + 4y = 7 and 2x + 3y = -1
  11. What is the value of y for simultaneous equations 3x + 4y = 10 and 2x + 2y = 4
  12. What is the value of x for simultaneous equations 3x + 3y = 21 and 2x + y = 9

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