Maths Dictionary · JSS 3, SS 1
Simultaneous equations
Simple meaning
Two (or more) equations that are true at the same time, solved together.
Example
x + y = 10 and x − y = 2 give x = 6, y = 4.
See it
From the Simultaneous Linear Equations lesson. Try moving things around.
x +y =
x +y =
Selected number (equation 1)1
Solution: x = 5, y = 3
1 × 5 + 1 × 3 = 8 ✓
1 × 5 + (−1) × 3 = 2 ✓