Year 9
Solving simultaneous equations
Year 9
Solving simultaneous equations
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will solve a word simultaneous equation. We will then interpret the problem and create two equations from it and model a solution.
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5 Questions
Q1.
If p+6=11, what is the value of p?
-5
16
17
Q2.
If p=11 and p+q=20. What is the value of q?
10
11
31
Others
Q3.
If q=5 and p+2q=10. Find the value of p.
10
20
5
Others
Q4.
If p+1=6 and p+q+1=7, what is the value of q?
13
6
7
Q5.
If p+q=11 and 2p+q=1, what is the value of 3p+2q?
1
11
5
5 Questions
Q1.
The cost of 1 protractor is 30 pence. If I spent £2.70, how many did I buy?
1
30
90
Q2.
A compass costs 50 pence. 8 protractors and 3 compasses costs £8.70. What is the cost of a protractor?
£1.08
£9.20
79 pence
Others
Q3.
1 compass and 1 protractor costs £1.10. 2 compasses and 1 protractor costs £1.60. What is the cost of a compass?
£3.70
5 pence
90 pence
Others
Q4.
If 10 compasses and 3 protractors cost £4.20. 10 compasses and 6 protractors cost £5.40. Find the cost of 1 protractor.
£1.20
30 pence
Q5.
If 10 compasses and 3 protractors cost £4.20. 10 compasses and 6 protractors cost £5.40. Find the cost of 1 compass.
£1.20
£9.60
40 pence