Cumulative checkpoint 7 and feedback · Optional extension
L088 · Allow 10–15 minutes for learners ready to move on. Answers are available after an attempt.
Stretch
A line y=2x−3 and a quadratic y=x²−4x+1 intersect. Form the equation for their x-coordinates.
Reveal a worked check after attempting
2x−3=x²−4x+1, so x²−6x+4=0.
Deep challenge
Why is substituting a found root back into the original equations stronger than repeating the same algebra?
Reveal a worked check after attempting
It checks the solution against both original relationships and can reveal a transformation error.