RHS - GCSE Maths Definition

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In mathematics, RHS is an abbreviation for right-hand side. This is usually in reference to an equation or inequality (or an identity). The RHS of an equation will be the expression that appears to the right of the equals sign ("=").

Understanding and identifying the RHS (and LHS, the left-hand side) allows us to rearrange, and then solve, equations and inequalities in GCSE Mathematics.

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Dan graduated from the University of Oxford with a First class degree in mathematics. As well as teaching maths for over 8 years, Dan has marked a range of exams for Edexcel, tutored students and taught A Level Accounting. Dan has a keen interest in statistics and probability and their real-life applications.

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