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Equations answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Equations. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

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Paper 2 structured question: Equations

Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics4 marks

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Consecutive Even Numbers

Express the product of two consecutive even numbers algebraically and solve for the numbers if their product is 48.

  1. a

    Write down an expression for the product of two consecutive even numbers.

    [1]
  2. b

    Calculate the two consecutive even numbers if their product is 48.

    [3]