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4MA1/1F Jan 2023, Question 17: Solving Linear Equations

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Solve the equation 3(2 − 4x) = 5 − 8x, showing clear algebraic working.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 13(2 − 4x) = 5 − 8x
  2. 26 − 12x = 5 − 8x
  3. 36 − 5 = 12x − 8x
  4. 41 = 4x
  5. 5x = 1/4

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