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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C2.1.1 Know That Letters Can Be Used to Represent Generalised Numbers Questions

Work through Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics algebra questions by translating worded situations into expressions for costs, totals and changes.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • translate a worded context into an algebraic expression using variables
  • write formulae for totals, costs and changes with correct coefficients
  • interpret letters as generalised numbers and keep units consistent

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C2.1.1 Know That Letters Can Be Used to Represent Generalised Numbers Questions question 1

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In a league, teams gain 4 points for each win, 2 points for each draw and bonus points.
A team has x wins, y draws and b bonus points.
Write down an expression, in terms of x, y and b, for the total number of points the team has.

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