0580/13 May/Jun 2024, Question 19: Simultaneous Equations by Elimination
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Solve the pair of simultaneous equations 5t − 2w = 19 and 3t + 2w = 5 for t and w.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Add the equations: 8t = 24, so t = 3
- 23 × 3 + 2w = 5, so 2w = −4
- 3t = 3, w = −2
Answert = 3, w = −2
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