| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | C1 (Core Mathematics 1) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Simultaneous equations |
| Type | Linear simultaneous equations |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a straightforward two-variable linear simultaneous equations problem with one equation already solved for y, requiring only direct substitution and basic algebra. It's significantly easier than average A-level content, being a fundamental skill tested early in C1 with minimal steps needed. |
| Spec | 1.02c Simultaneous equations: two variables by elimination and substitution |
8 Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines $x + 2 y = 5$ and $y = 5 x - 1$.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C1 2011 Q8 [3]}}