Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

All measurements in this question are in centimetres. The diagram shows two line segments, $AB$ and $CD$. $AB$ has length $10x - 12$. $CD$ has length $2x + 3$. $AB$ is 3 times the length of $CD$. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
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Calculate the value of $x$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “M1 if $10x - 12 = 3(2x + 3)$ is written” …

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