Algebraic Challenge & Extension: Simultaneous Equations (Linear & Quadratic)

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A challenging worksheet focusing on solving simultaneous equations involving one linear and one quadratic, designed to develop procedural mastery, problem-solving skills, and real-world application for GCSE Higher students.

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Algebraic Challenge & Extension: Simultaneous Equations (Linear & Quadratic)

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Grade GCSE Higher
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Solve for x and y: x + y = 7 x^2 - y^2 = 20
[4 marks]
2.
Find the values of x and y satisfying: 2x + y = 10 y = x^2 - 4
[4 marks]
3.
Evaluate and solve: x^2 + 3x = 4x + 5
[2 marks]
4.
Construct a quadratic equation with roots at x=2 and x=4, and a linear equation that intersects it at one point. Write their equations.
[3 marks]
5.
Solve the system: x^2 - y = 3 y = 2x + 1
[4 marks]
6.
A rectangle's length is given by y = 2x + 3, and its width by y = x^2 - 4. Find the points where the rectangle's length and width are equal.
[3 marks]
7.
Solve for x and y: x + y = 12 x^2 + y^2 = 85
[4 marks]
8.
A quadratic equation is y = x^2 + 2x + 1. Find the point of intersection with the line y = -x + 4.
[4 marks]
9.
An algebraic problem involves solving: x^2 + 5x = 14 x + y = 7
[4 marks]
10.
Identify and correct the mistake in solving the system: x + y = 6 x^2 - y^2 = 12 Common mistake: Solution: x=4, y=2
[3 marks]
11.
Challenge: Find all solutions to the system: x^2 + y^2 = 25 2x + y = 10
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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