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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    Priya is xx years old. Her mother is four times as old as Priya.

    In 55 years' time, her mother will be three times as old as Priya will be.

    (a) Use this information to form an equation in xx.

    (b) Solve your equation to find the mother's age now.
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