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Simultaneous Equations Exam Questions

The document contains a series of past Edexcel exam questions focused on simultaneous equations, including various algebraic problems and their solutions. Each question requires solving or demonstrating relationships between equations, often involving curves and lines. Solutions for each question are also provided, showcasing the expected answers and methods used.

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Simultaneous Equations Exam Questions

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Simultaneous Equations Questions

Simultaneous Equations - Past Edexcel Exam


Questions

In addition to the questions presented here, it is possible that the use of simultaneous
equations is required throughout the other exam questions, particularly questions that are
based on coordinate geometry.

1. (Question 10 - C1 May 2018)

Figure 3 shows a sketch of part of the curve C with equation


1 27
y = x+ − 12, x>0
2 x
The point A lies on C and has coordinates 3, − 32 .


(a) Show that the equation of the normal to C at the point A can be written as
10y = 4x − 27. [5]
The normal to C at A meets C again at the point B, as shown in Figure 3.
(b) Use algebra to find the coordinates of B. [5]

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2. (Question 5 - C1 May 2016)


Solve the simultaneous equations

y + 4x + 1 = 0
y 2 + 5x2 + 2x = 0

[6]

3. (Question 2 - C1 May 2015)


Solve the simultaneous equations

y − 2x − 4 = 0
4x2 + y 2 + 20x = 0

[7]

4. (Question 10 - C1 May 2013)


Given the simultaneous equations

2x + y = 1,
x2 − 4ky + 5k = 0

where k is a non zero constant,

(a) show that


x2 + 8kx + k = 0
[2]

Given that x2 + 8kx + k = 0 has equal roots,


(b) find the value of k. [3]
(c) For this value of k, find the solution of the simultaneous equations. [3]

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5. (Question 5 - C1 May 2012)

The curve C has equation y = x(5 − x) and the line L has equation 2y = 5x + 4.

(a) Use algebra to show that C and L do not intersect. [4]


(b) Sketch C and L on the same diagram, showing the coordinates of the points at
which C and L meet the axes. [5]

6. (Question 4 - C1 May 2011)


Solve the simultaneous equations

x+y =2
4y 2 − x2 = 11

[7]

7. (Question 5 - C1 Jan 2010)


Solve the simultaneous equations

y − 3x + 2 = 0
y 2 − x − 6x2 = 0

[7]

8. (Question 6 - C1 June 2008)


3
The curve C has equation y = x
and the line l has equation y = 2x + 5.

(a) Sketch the graphs of C and l, indicating clearly the coordinates of any intersections
with the axes. [3]
(b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of C and l. [6]

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9. (Question 6 - C1 May 2007)

(a) By eliminating y from the equations

y =x−4
2x2 − xy = 8

show that
x2 + 4x − 8 = 0
[2]
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the simultaneous equations

y =x−4
2x2 − xy = 8
√
giving your answers in the form a ± b 3, where a and b are integers. [5]

10. (Question 4 - C1 Jan 2007)


Solve the simultaneous equations

y =x−2
y 2 + x2 = 10

[6]

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11. (Question 10 - C1 Jan 2007)

12. (Question 5 - C1 May 2005)


Solve the simultaneous equations

x − 2y = 1
x2 + y 2 = 29

[6]

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Solutions

1. (a) (Differentiation Question)


(b) 90, 333

10

2. − 17 , − 37 , − 31 , 13
 

3. (−4, −4), − 12 , 3


4. (a) -
1
(b) k = 16

(c) − 14 , 32


5. (a) In an attempt to solve the simultaneous equations y = x(5 − x) and 2y = 5x + 4,


ie. when solving the equation 2x(5−x) = 5x+4, it will be seen that this quadratic
has no solutions. This can also be seen from the absence of intersections in part
b).
(b) See figure below.

6. (5, −3), 13 , 53


7. 13 , −1 , (4, 10)


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8. (a) See figure below.

1

(b) (−3, −1), 2
,6

9. (a) -
√ √  √ √ 
(b) −2 + 2 3, −6 + 2 3 , −2 − 2 3, −6 − 2 3

10. (−1, −3), (3, 1)

11. (a) See figure below.

(b) (−2, −16), (3, 9)

12. (5, 2), −23 , −14



5 5

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