For example, the simultaneous equations \(3a + 2b = 17\) and \(4a - b = 30\) have no common coefficient as the coefficients of \(a\) are 3 and 4, and the coefficients of \(b\) are 2 and -1. Remember ...
Be careful to note what a GCSE question is asking. If it states ‘solve algebraically’ then you must do so. To find solutions from graphs, look for the point where the two graphs cross one another.