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Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically

This document provides instructions and questions for an exam on solving simultaneous equations graphically. It includes: - Materials required for the exam such as rulers, protractors, compasses, pens, pencils, erasers, and tracing paper - Instructions on answering questions in the spaces provided, using calculators, and checking answers - Four sample exam questions that involve drawing and interpreting graphs of lines with given equations to solve simultaneous equations The questions give practice solving simultaneous equations graphically using information from diagrams of lines meeting at their point of intersection.

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Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically

This document provides instructions and questions for an exam on solving simultaneous equations graphically. It includes: - Materials required for the exam such as rulers, protractors, compasses, pens, pencils, erasers, and tracing paper - Instructions on answering questions in the spaces provided, using calculators, and checking answers - Four sample exam questions that involve drawing and interpreting graphs of lines with given equations to solve simultaneous equations The questions give practice solving simultaneous equations graphically using information from diagrams of lines meeting at their point of intersection.

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Edexcel GCSE

Mathematics (Linear) 1MA0

SOLVNG
SIMULTANEOUS
EQUATIONS
GRAPHICALLY
Materials required for examination
Ruler graduated in centimetres and
millimetres, protractor, compasses,
pen, HB pencil, eraser.
Tracing paper may be used.

Items included with question papers


Nil

Instructions
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number.
Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided there may be more space than you need.
Calculators may be used.
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets use this as a guide as to how much time to
spend on each question.
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication
will be assessed you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation
and grammar, as well as the clarity of expression.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Keep an eye on the time.
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.

When you have finished scan the QR code


for the answers of go to
http://goo.gl/lOuxBe

1.

The graphs of the straight lines with equations 3y + 2x = 12 and y = x 1


have been drawn on the grid.
y
8

6
y = x 1
4

2
3y + 2x = 12

8 x

Use the graphs to solve the simultaneous equations


3y + 2x = 12
y = x 1

x = .....................................
y = .....................................
(2)
(Total 2 marks)

2.

The straight line y + 2x = 5 has been drawn on the grid.


y
8

4 x

(a) Complete this table of values for y = 2x 1


x

0
1

4
(2)

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2x 1


(2)
(c) Use your diagram to solve the simultaneous equations
y + 2x = 5
y = 2x 1
x = ....................................
y = ....................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

3.
y
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
O

4
1
x
2

The diagram shows graphs of

y=

and

2y + 3x = 12

+2

(a) Use the diagram to solve the simultaneous equations


y=

1
x
2

+2

2y + 3x = 12

x = ................... y = ....................
(2)
(Total 2 marks)

4.
y
y = 4x 8
y = 2x + 3
A

Diagram NOT accurately drawn


The diagram shows two straight lines intersecting at point A.
The equations of the lines are
y = 4x 8
y = 2x + 3
Work out the coordinates of A.

(.................., ..................)
(Total 3 marks)

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