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0580/11 May/Jun 2025, Question 12: Solving Linear Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Solve the linear equation 5x + 8 = 3x − 2 for x.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 15x − 3x = −2 − 8
  2. 22x = −10
  3. 3x = −5

Answer−5

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