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0580/12 May/Jun 2024, Question 21: Solving Linear Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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The question, in short

Using the index law for division, solve 5⁷ ÷ 5ˣ = 5³ to find the value of x.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 15⁷ ÷ 5ˣ = 5⁷⁻ˣ, so 7 − x = 3
  2. 2x = 4

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