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A GCSE rearrangement question — worked step by step
Below is one fully worked example plus a short primer so you can see exactly how our AI reasons through a problem.
Example Problem
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Multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction
Removes the denominator on the right-hand side.
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Add 2 to both sides
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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x
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Check by substituting a value
Let y = 1 in the original: y = (3x − 2)/5 → x = (5 + 2)/3 = 7/3. Our rearranged formula gives x = (5·1 + 2)/3 = 7/3 ✓
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GCSE exam tip — mark-scheme language
AQA / Edexcel / OCR mark schemes award method marks for each correct rearrangement step. Write the equation after each operation — not just the final answer — to secure those marks.
Final Answer
How to approach GCSE Maths — six content strands and mark-scheme tactics
GCSE Maths (Year 10–11 in England and Wales) is assessed by AQA, Edexcel, OCR and smaller boards. The specification is identical across boards at topic level — only the wording and paper structure differs. Content splits into six strands: Number (fractions, percentages, surds, bounds), Algebra (linear equations, quadratics, simultaneous equations, sequences, functions), Ratio and Proportion (including direct and inverse proportion), Geometry and Measures (angles, trigonometry, Pythagoras, circle theorems, vectors), Probability, and Statistics. Foundation tier grades are 1–5, Higher tier grades are 4–9 — with Higher going further into quadratic formulas, trigonometric identities, algebraic fractions, and vector proofs. Every exam has three calculator/non-calculator papers; all three count equally. The mark scheme rewards method marks as much as answer marks, so a student who writes working loses far fewer marks for an arithmetic slip than one who only writes answers. Practising with the solver's mark-scheme-style working builds the exam habit directly.
GCSE Maths questions to practise (Foundation & Higher)
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- Solve with AI →1.Number — indicesGCSE HigherEasy
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2. Solve 2(3x - 4) = 5x + 1
Algebra — linearFoundation / HigherEasy - Solve with AI →
3. Factorise 6x^{2} + 11x - 10
Algebra — quadraticHigherMedium - Solve with AI →
4. A bag has 3 red and 5 blue counters. Two are drawn without replacement. Find P(one red, one blue).
ProbabilityHigherMedium - Solve with AI →
5. In triangle ABC, AB = 7 cm, BC = 9 cm, angle B = 62°. Find AC to 1 dp.
Geometry — cosine ruleHigherMedium
Frequently asked questions
What are the six topics on GCSE Maths?+
Number, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Geometry and Measures, Probability, and Statistics. AQA, Edexcel and OCR all cover the same topics at specification level — the paper layouts differ but the maths doesn't.
What's the difference between Foundation and Higher tier?+
Foundation papers target grades 1–5 and emphasise Number, Ratio and basic Algebra. Higher papers target grades 4–9 and add quadratic formula, algebraic fractions, trigonometric identities, vector proofs, histograms and tree diagrams. Most students aiming for grade 6+ should sit Higher.
How many marks are on each GCSE Maths paper?+
Three papers of 80 marks each (Edexcel, OCR) or 80–90 marks (AQA varies by year) — one non-calculator and two calculator papers. All three papers count equally toward your final grade, so don't neglect the non-calculator paper even if it feels harder.
How do I pick up method marks on GCSE Maths?+
Write the equation or expression after every step — expansion, rearrangement, substitution. Method marks are often awarded for the correct approach even when the final answer has an arithmetic error. SolveGini's step-by-step working shows exactly what the mark scheme looks for.
Is the GCSE Maths solver free to use?+
SolveGini has a free plan. Guests get 1 solve per day with no signup; a free account unlocks 5 daily solves plus quizzes, flashcards and the study planner. All step-by-step working is included on the free plan.
Does this work for IGCSE Maths and A-Level prep?+
GCSE content carries over to IGCSE almost one-to-one — the same solver works for both. For A-Level prep (Year 12), the Algebra, Quadratic and Calculus solver pages go further into the material Year 12 starts with.
Is SolveGini a Maths Genie alternative for GCSE revision?+
SolveGini and Maths Genie both target GCSE Maths students, but they work differently. Maths Genie provides worksheets, revision cards and past-paper PDFs. SolveGini is an interactive AI solver — paste or photograph any GCSE question and get the full step-by-step working instantly, with explanations at each line. If you use Maths Genie for practice questions, you can use SolveGini alongside it to check your working and understand exactly where you went wrong.
Can I use SolveGini to check answers from Maths Genie worksheets?+
Yes. Type or photograph any question from a Maths Genie worksheet — or any AQA, Edexcel or OCR past paper — and SolveGini returns the step-by-step solution. It's particularly useful for questions where the mark scheme shows the answer but not the method, because SolveGini shows every line of working including which rule or formula was applied at each step.
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