Study resource
Solving equations and inequalities exam tips
Study Solving equations and inequalities with curriculum-aligned Exam Tips resources, practice links, and exam-focused support.
At a glance
exam tips
Resource type
Topic
Solving equations and inequalities
Exam tips
Linear equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Solve linear equations in one unknown algebraically, including equations with brackets..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Linear equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Linear equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Find approximate solutions to linear equations using a graph..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Linear equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Linear equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Include equations with the unknown on both sides where tier-appropriate..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Linear equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Quadratic equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Solve quadratic equations algebraically by factorising, including rearranged equations where tier-appropriate..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Quadratic equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Quadratic equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Find approximate quadratic solutions using a graph..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Quadratic equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Quadratic equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Solve quadratic equations by completing the square and using the quadratic formula..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Quadratic equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Simultaneous equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Solve two simultaneous linear equations in two variables algebraically..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Simultaneous equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Simultaneous equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Find approximate solutions to simultaneous equations using a graph..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Simultaneous equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Simultaneous equations exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Solve simultaneous equations involving one linear and one quadratic equation..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Simultaneous equations, rather than giving generic revision advice.
Iteration exam tip 1
Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Find approximate solutions to equations numerically using iteration..
This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Iteration, rather than giving generic revision advice.