Linear and Nonlinear equations worksheet

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A linear equation is used to represent a straight line in a graph, whereas non-linear equations are used to represent curves.
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1. Read each question carefully before you begin answering it.
2. Donʼt spend too long on one question.
3. Attempt every question.
4. Check your answers seem right.
5. Always show your workings
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2. 1." Solve the equations
" " " x² + y² = 20
" " " x+y=6
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2." Solve the equations
" " " xy = 24"
" " " x=y−2
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3. 3." Solve the simultaneous equations
" " " 2x − y = 7
" " " xy = 15
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4." Solve the equations
" " " x² + y² = 17
" " " x + 4y = 0
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4. 5." Solve the equations
" " " x + 2y = 3
" " " x² + 3xy = 10
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6." Solve the equations
" " " x² + y² = 45
" " " 5x − 3y = 21
" Give your answers to 1 decimal place.
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5. 7." Solve the equations
" " " 2x + y = 11
" " " 2x² − y² = 23
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8." Solve the equations
" " " x² − y² = 7
" " " 2y = 2 + x
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6. 9." Solve the equations
" " " x² + y² = 25
" " " x+y=7
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10." Solve the equations
" " " y = x² − 5
" " " y = 2x − 2
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