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0580/13 May/Jun 2024, Question 3: Expand and Simplify

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify the expression 7x − 8y − x − y by collecting like terms.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 17x − x = 6x and −8y − y = −9y
  2. 2= 6x − 9y

Answer6x − 9y or 3(2x − 3y)

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