Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

(a)[2]

Simplify the expression $4x + 3y + 2x - 8y$.

(b)[2]

Write down an expression for the total cost, in cents, of $x$ pens and $y$ rulers.

(c)[3]

Solve the equation $5(2x + 4) = 85$.

(d(i))[1]

Given $2^8 \times 2^m = 2^6$, determine the value of $m$.

(d(ii))[1]

Given $5^n \div 5^4 = 5^6$, determine the value of $n$.

(e)[6]

Write down a pair of simultaneous equations and solve them to find the value of $p$ and the value of $b$. You must show all your working.

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