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4MA1/2H Jan 2023, Question 13: Solving Linear Equations

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Solve the equation (x + 3)/4 − (7 − x)/5 = 4.3, showing clear algebraic working to find x.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 15(x + 3) − 4(7 − x) = 20 × 4.3
  2. 25x + 15 − 28 + 4x = 86
  3. 39x − 13 = 86
  4. 49x = 99
  5. 5x = 11

Answer11

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