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0580/33 May/Jun 2026, Question 12: Expand and Simplify

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 33 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify the algebraic expression 9w + 5q − 7w + 3q by collecting like terms.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 19w − 7w = 2w
  2. 25q + 3q = 8q
  3. 32w + 8q

Answer2w + 8q

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