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0580/22 May/Jun 2023, Question 8: Linear Inequalities

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Solve two equations and inequalities: find x from a fraction equation, then solve a linear inequality showing the range of values.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Solve 30 ÷ x = 6 to find the value of x.

  1. 130 = 6x
  2. 2x = 30 ÷ 6 = 5

Answer5

Part (b) · 3 marks

Solve 11x − 3 ≥ 2(2x + 9) for x, showing the inequality.

  1. 111x − 3 ≥ 4x + 18
  2. 211x − 4x ≥ 18 + 3
  3. 37x ≥ 21
  4. 4x ≥ 3

Answerx ≥ 3

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