Mathematics GCSE
Forming expressions, equations and formulae
What Forming expressions, equations and formulae means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Forming expressions, equations and formulae
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Translating simple situations or procedures into algebraic expressions or formulae, or deriving an equation or two simultaneous equations from the facts given.
Topics that use Forming expressions, equations and formulae
- 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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