Support · Stage 5 · Equations C (Path)

Support Identify whether a given quadratic equation has real solutions, and if there are real solutions, whether or not they are equal

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Verify solutions to equations by substitution

Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Solving equations
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Solving linear equations with checks.
  • PhET Equality Explorer
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Solutions to equations
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on solutions to equations; good for drill or homework.

Verify solutions using substitution

Stage 5 · Equations A Draft mapping

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Represent word problems as linear equations, solve the equations and interpret the solutions in the context of the problem

Stage 5 · Equations A Draft mapping