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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 8: Expand and Simplify

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify the algebraic expression 8c − d − 3c + 3d by collecting like terms.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 18c − 3c = 5c
  2. 2−d + 3d = 2d
  3. 35c + 2d

Answer5c + 2d

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