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0580/21 May/Jun 2026, Question 2: Solving Linear Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 21 (Extended) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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Solve the linear equation 7x + 4 = 25 for x.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 17x = 25 − 4 = 21
  2. 2x = 21 ÷ 7 = 3

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