Matching Coefficients: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on matching coefficients to solve simultaneous equations, including procedural practice, problem solving, real-world applications, challenges, and error analysis.

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Matching Coefficients: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Solve the system of equations by matching coefficients: 3x + 2y = 10 and 6x + 4y = ?
[2 marks]
2.
Find the value of x and y: 5x - y = 7 and 10x - 2y = ?
[3 marks]
3.
Construct a pair of equations where the coefficients of y are the same but the coefficients of x are double, with solutions x=3, y=2.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain why matching coefficients works to solve the system: 4x + 3y = 12 and 8x + 6y = ?
[4 marks]
5.
A farmer is planning two fencing options. Option 1: 2x + y = 10. Option 2: 4x + 2y = ?. Find the total cost if x and y represent costs per unit.
[4 marks]
6.
Solve for x and y: 7x + 3y = 19 and 14x + 6y = ?
[2 marks]
7.
Construct equations with coefficients of x matching and coefficients of y double, with solutions x=4, y=1.
[3 marks]
8.
A boat sails downstream and upstream. Downstream: 3x + y = 15; upstream: 3x - y = ?. Find the total distance traveled.
[4 marks]
9.
Solve: 2x + y = 8 and 4x + 2y = ?
[2 marks]
10.
Identify the error in the following equations and correct it: 5x + 2y = 14 and 10x + 4y = 15.
[4 marks]
11.
Challenge: Create a system of equations where the coefficients match but the solutions differ, and solve for the variables.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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