Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

(a)[2]

Simplify the expression $6a - 3b + 2a - 4b$.

(b)[1]

Expand the expression $5(x - 3)$.

(c(i))[1]

Solve the equation $\frac{x}{3} = 18$ for $x$.

(c(ii))[2]

Solve the equation $5x + 18 = 8$ for $x$.

(c(iii))[2]

Solve the equation $12x - 3 = 4x + 21$ for $x$.

(d)[1]

Given $6^{10} \times 6^{x} = 6^{2}$, find the value of $x$.

(e)[5]

Find the adult-ticket price and the child-ticket price.

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