0580/42 May/Jun 2026, Question 9: Equations with fractions
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 42 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Solve (w + 8)/4 = (2w − 3)/3.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 13(w + 8) = 4(2w − 3)
- 23w + 24 = 8w − 12
- 336 = 5w
- 4w = 7.2
Answer7.2 or 7 1/5 or 36/5
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