Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Simplify the expression $3m - 5n - 4m + 8n$.

(a(ii))[2]

Simplify $(3a^2c^3)^4$.

(a(iii))[2]

Simplify $\frac{4x}{5} - \frac{3x}{10} + \frac{2x}{15}$.

(b)[3]

Find $a$.

(c)[3]

Using the quadratic formula, solve $5x^2 - 4x - 3 = 0$. Show all of your working.

(d)[5]

Solve these simultaneous equations: $y = x^2 - 4x + 5$ and $y = 2x - 3$. Show all of your working.

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