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0580/21 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 3: Solving Linear Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 21 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Complete two statements: find the value of x making x + 3 = 8, and find 10y given that 7y = 63.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Find the value of x for which x + 3 equals 8.

  1. 1x = 8 − 3 = 5

Answer5

Part (b) · 1 mark

Given 7y = 63, work out the value of 10y.

  1. 1y = 63 ÷ 7 = 9
  2. 210y = 10 × 9 = 90

Answer90

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