Lesson 2 of 4 · Grade 9 Mathematics

Simultaneous linear equations

18 min

Two equations with two unknowns solved together.

Elimination method

x + y = 10 ... (1)

x - y = 4 ... (2)

Add (1) and (2): 2x = 14 → x = 7. Substitute: 7 + y = 10 → y = 3.

Substitution method

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