Solve

Afrikaans: Los op

Find the actual value(s) of the unknown variable(s), showing your method.

Common mistake

Simplifying the expression without continuing to find the actual numeric value.

Signal phrases

Solve for x
Solve the equation

Past paper examples

Solve for x: x² − x − 12 = 0

Source: DBE Mathematics Paper 1, November 2023, Question 1.2

Where this comes up

Algebra Equations Inequalities