GCSE · Linear equations

Forming equations from problemsExam-style questions

How to turn a worded setup into an equation: one letter for one unknown NUMBER, every other quantity built from it, and one fact that ties the expressions together — then answer the question that was asked.

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15 questions · GCSE (Higher) level · mark scheme and worked solution on each · no sign-up to try

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    I think of a number, multiply it by 33 and add 55. The answer is 2323. Write an equation and find the number.
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