Algebra

Solution Of Simultaneous Equations
By The Substitution Method

Two Linear Equations

 

CASE 1
Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
The Same Variable Isolated In Both Equations
Format
y = ax + b
y = x + d

 

CASE 2
Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
One Variable Isolated In One Equation
Format
y = ax + b
cx + dy = e

 

CASE 3
Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
No Variable Isolated In Either Equation
One Coefficient Equal To One
Format
ax + by = c
dx + y = e

 

CASE 4
Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
No Variable Isolated In Either Equation
No Coefficient Equal To One
Format
ax + by = c
dx + ey = f
 

CASE 5
Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
No Variable Isolated In Either Equation
Format
y + a = bx + c
dy = ex + f

 

Simultaneous Equations
Two Linear
Overview

 

Edited by Dr David Cornelius an Independent Private Maths Tutor with over 25 years of experience and The Secretary of The Association of Tutors in the UK for 15 years.