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0580/11 May/Jun 2026, Question 2: Constructing Equations

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

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The question, in short

Form algebraic expressions from two short word situations: one about ages in years, one about buying bags of sweets in cents.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Write an expression in b for Alan's age, given Bella is b and Alan is 5 years older.

  1. 15 years older means add 5
  2. 2Alan's age = b + 5

Answerb + 5

Part (b) · 1 mark

Write an expression in cents for the total cost of x bags at 65 cents each.

  1. 1Each bag costs 65 cents
  2. 2x bags cost 65 × x = 65x cents

Answer65x

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