By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
understand the concept of simultaneous equations and their solutions using algebraic methods;
solve pairs of linear equations algebraically to find the values of variables;
apply their understanding to real-world scenarios involving systems of equations.
National Curriculum Objectives
Key Stage 4: Algebra
solve 2 simultaneous equations in 2 variables (linear/linear {or linear/quadratic}) algebraically; find approximate solutions using a graph
{find approximate solutions to equations numerically using iteration}
translate simple situations or procedures into algebraic expressions or formulae; derive an equation (or 2 simultaneous equations), solve the equation(s) and interpret the solution