Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Express, in terms of $x$, how many hours he needs.

(a(ii))[4]

Set up an equation in terms of $x$ and show that it simplifies to $x^2-4x-32=0$.

(a(iii))[3]

Solve $x^2-4x-32=0$ using factorisation.

(a(iv))[2]

Determine how many hours Yuki needs to walk the 12 km route.

(b)[3]

Calculate the bus's lower bound for speed.

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