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Grade 8 · Algebraic Equations
Solving Algebraic Equations (Grade 8)
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Answer all questions. Show all your working — marks are awarded for method as well as the final answer.

  1. 1
    Solve: x + 9 = 15
    (2)
  2. 2
    Solve: x − 4 = 10
    (2)
  3. 3
    Solve: 6x = 42
    (2)
  4. 4
    Solve: x ÷ 3 = 5
    (2)
  5. 5
    Solve: 2x + 7 = 19
    (2)
  6. 6
    Solve: 5x − 3 = 22
    (2)
  7. 7
    Solve: 3(x − 2) = 12
    (2)
  8. 8
    Solve: x2 = 49
    (2)
  9. 9
    A number is doubled and 5 is added, giving 17. Find the number.
    (2)
TOTAL: 18 marks
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