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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - 1 Create basic expressions and equations, such as expressing a number that is 2 more than n, including forming linear simultaneous equations. 2 Solve linear equations with one variable, for example: 3x + 4 = 10. 3 Solve simultaneous linear equations involving two variables, such as: 5 - 2x = 3(x + 7). 4 Rearrange simple formulas to make a specific variable the subject, including cases where the variable appears only once and does not involve powers or roots. - Equations

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Equations

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

Solving equations and rearranging formulas.

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Equation Solving

Solve the following equation: 4x + 7 = 27.

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    Calculate Find the value of x.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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  • Topic focus: Equations.
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  • Reasoning demand: reasoning.
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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics3 marks

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Rearranging Formulas

Rearrange the formula P = 2(l + w) to find w.

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    Calculate Express w in terms of P and l.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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