GCSE Maths Practice: simultaneous-equations

Question 2 of 15

Solve simultaneous equations with quadratic solutions using the quadratic formula.

\( \text{Solve: } 4 \times x + y = 21, y = x^2 + 1 \)

Select all correct options:

Always simplify surds carefully and check which solutions match the answer options.

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x, then back-substitute to find y.