Exercise 1 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Nov 2025 Paper 11 Q29
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IGCSE Algebra — Simultaneous equations Practice Core
7 Cambridge IGCSE 0580 questions on simultaneous equations at the Core tier — each with its full mark scheme. For the Extended tier on the same skill, click here.
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Simultaneous equations on IGCSE 0580
Two equations with two unknowns. Two main methods.
- Elimination: multiply equations to match a coefficient, then add or subtract.
- Substitution: rearrange one equation, substitute into the other.
- Always find both values and check them in the original equations.
Practice exercises
Exercise 2 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 11 Q26
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Exercise 3 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Mar 2025 Paper 12 Q26
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Exercise 4 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Specimen 2025 Paper 11 Q23
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Exercise 5 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 12 Q24
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Exercise 6 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 13 Q25
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Exercise 7 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Nov 2024 Paper 12 Q22
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