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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 2.4.A Linear Equations in One Unknown

Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 2.4.A Linear Equations in One Unknown
Edexcel IGCSE Math A syllabusMath A 4MA1First assessment 2018

Practise solving linear equations with integer or fractional coefficients and unknowns on one or both sides.

How this is tested

  • expand brackets and collect all unknown terms on one side
  • clear fractional coefficients using a common multiple before rearranging
  • show equivalent algebraic steps and verify fractional or decimal solutions by substitution

Question 14(b)

[Maximum number: 3]

Solve 92y+57=5\frac{9}{2 y}+\frac{5}{7}=5

Show clear algebraic working.

y=