Do you know the answer to this GCSE maths question that baffled 92% of parents?

With GCSE exam season just around the corner, students across the UK are hunkering down as they prepare for what could be some of the most important exams of their lives. Parents often try to help with revision, but they may not be as helpful as they think.

Statistics show that three out of 10 students claim that their parents often do not know the answers when asked. It was also found that 42% of students do not believe that their parents could pass the exams successfully.

If you’re stumped by your Year 11 maths homework, you’re certainly not alone. GSCE exams are set by different exam boards in England and Wales, but in the UK students had a pass rate – achieving a grade of C/4 or above – of 68.2%, the lowest in 2019.

A question recently posed by exam season preparation experts had 92 per cent of parents baffled, with only eight per cent brave enough to attempt an answer. Want to try it too? Then take a look at the algebra question below – but no cheating!

The algebra question, provided by online review platform SaveMyExams, features a form with all measurements given in centimeters, the Mirror reports. At first glance, the question may seem intimidating, but Lucy Kirkham, Maths Lead, advises those trying to break down the form into manageable parts.

She said: “Seeing questions with a lot of algebra can be scary, but breaking them into smaller chunks will help you solve them more easily. Our maths experts at Save My Exams create colour-coded model answers that break each question down into simpler steps. to carefully guide users to the correct answer.

“This question gives you the answer you’re working towards, which can sometimes be frustrating, when you ask yourself, ‘How am I ever going to get there?’ Don’t let it worry you, just try to start with the first step and you’ll be surprised how far you can go!

“Even if you don’t make it all the way, points are awarded for different stages of your work. You can always try to get a few marks and use our model answers to see how you’d get the rest.”