This key facts covers Method: Solving ax + b = c within Linear Equations for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Linear Equations in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 16 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 4 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 4
Practice
16 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
Method: Solving ax + b = c
- Step 1: Deal with the + or - first (inverse operation)
- Step 2: Deal with the × or ÷ (inverse operation)
- Step 3: Check by substituting your answer back in
Inverse operations:
- + and - are inverses
- × and ÷ are inverses