Mathematics GCSE
elimination method
What elimination method means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of elimination method
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Matching the coefficients of one letter, then adding or subtracting the equations so that letter disappears.
Topics that use elimination method
- Algebra - Solving equations and inequalities (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Algebraic modelling of real-world situations
- Approximate solution
- Coefficient
- completing the square
- Defining variables and interpreting solutions
- Discriminant
- Elimination
- Factor
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