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Simultaneous Equations: Substitution and Elimination
Shows Year 11 students how to solve a pair of linear equations by substitution and by elimination, including when to multiply an equation…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
WorksheetYear 11Level 3 · Challenge
Free Year 11 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 3
Solve pairs of linear equations by elimination or substitution. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 11 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 11
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Simultaneous Equations
- Difficulty
- Level 3 · Challenge
- Estimated time
- 20 minutes
- Curriculum
- New Zealand Curriculum
- Questions
- 8
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- solving simultaneous equations by elimination
- substituting to find the second variable
- checking solutions
Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 11 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 3
Ready for more? Move on to Year 12 Mathematics.
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 11 students (typically ages 15–16) working on simultaneous equations. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
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Preview
Year 11 · Mathematics · Simultaneous Equations
Year 11 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 3
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Solve each pair of equations. Check your solution satisfies both equations.
1.Solve simultaneously: 2x + 3y = −16 and 4x − 2y = −16
2.Solve simultaneously: 4x + y = −8 and 2x + 2y = 2
3.Solve simultaneously: 4x + 3y = −15 and 5x − 2y = −36
4.Solve simultaneously: 2x − 2y = 10 and 2x − y = 8
5.Solve simultaneously: 3x + 3y = −12 and 4x + 2y = −10
6.Solve simultaneously: 2x + 2y = −12 and 4x + y = −9
7.Solve simultaneously: 3x + 3y = 30 and 4x + 3y = 36
8.Solve simultaneously: 2x − 2y = 4 and 3x + 4y = −22
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
More Year 11 simultaneous equations resources
- Worksheet
Year 11 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 2
Solve pairs of linear equations by elimination or substitution. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 11 worksheet has 8…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
- Questions
- 8 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
Simultaneous Equations in other year levels
- Year 10 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 1
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- Year 12 Simultaneous Equations Worksheet — Level 3
Worksheet · Year 12 · Simultaneous Equations · Level 3 · Challenge
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- Created by
- Success Tutoring Maths Team
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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