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0580/13 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 12: Solving Linear Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Non-calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify a short expression in y, then solve two linear equations, one for x plus 5 and one for 6x minus 5.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Simplify 3y − 4y + 2y by combining the like terms.

  1. 13y − 4y + 2y = (3 − 4 + 2)y = y

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Part (bi) · 1 mark

Solve x + 5 = 19 to find the value of x.

  1. 1x = 19 − 5 = 14

Answer14

Part (bii) · 2 marks

Solve 6x − 5 = 7 to find the value of x.

  1. 16x = 7 + 5 = 12
  2. 2x = 12 ÷ 6 = 2

Answer2

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