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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 8: Substitution

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Given P = 2n − 3t, find n when P = 9 and t = 8.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 19 = 2n − 3 × 8
  2. 29 = 2n − 24
  3. 32n = 33
  4. 4n = 16.5

Answer16.5

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