Section 5 - Algebra: Equations & Formulae

Master all GCSE equation types including linear, simultaneous, quadratic equations, and formula rearrangement.

Chapters18

Linear, simultaneous, quadratic, formula rearrangement.

Time invested14 hrs

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Chapter 5.1

Linear equations (all types)

Solve linear equations with variables on both sides and brackets.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.2

Equations with brackets

Expand brackets and solve resulting linear equations systematically.

35 minStart
Chapter 5.3

Equations with fractions

Clear denominators and solve equations with fractional terms.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.4

Rearranging formulae (simple)

Change the subject of formulae using inverse operations.

35 minStart
Chapter 5.5

Rearranging formulae (complex)

Master complex formula rearrangement involving multiple operations.

45 minStart
Chapter 5.6

Changing the subject (appears twice)

Handle situations where the subject appears twice in a formula.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.7

Simultaneous equations (elimination)

Solve systems of linear equations by eliminating variables.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.8

Simultaneous equations (substitution)

Solve systems of linear equations using substitution method.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.9

Simultaneous equations (graphical)

Find solutions by plotting and interpreting intersection points.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.10

Simultaneous equations (one linear, one quadratic)

Solve mixed linear-quadratic systems analytically and graphically.

45 minStart
Chapter 5.11

Solving quadratic equations by factorizing

Solve quadratics using factorization method for integer roots.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.12

Solving quadratic equations using the formula

Apply quadratic formula to find all types of roots including surds.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.13

Completing the square

Rewrite quadratics in completed square form for solving and analysis.

45 minStart
Chapter 5.14

Quadratic equations - all methods comparison

Choose the optimal method for different quadratic solving contexts.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.15

Linear inequalities (solving and graphing)

Solve inequalities and represent solutions on number lines and graphs.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.16

Quadratic inequalities

Determine solution intervals for quadratic inequalities graphically.

45 minStart
Chapter 5.17

Solving equations graphically

Interpret graphs to solve equations and identify intersections.

40 minStart
Chapter 5.18

Trial and improvement / iteration

Use systematic iteration and convergence for approximate solutions.

40 minStart

Next steps

Equations mastered? Move on to Section 6 for algebraic sequences - from linear to quadratic nth term formulas.