Exercise 1 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 11 Q16
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IGCSE Algebra — Basic algebra Practice Core
7 Cambridge IGCSE 0580 questions on basic algebra at the Core tier — each with its full mark scheme. For the Extended tier on the same skill, click here.
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Basic algebra on IGCSE 0580
Simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, substituting values, and solving linear equations. Every paper has these as quick mark-grabs.
- Expanding brackets: 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12; (x + 2)(x − 5) = x² − 3x − 10.
- Solving linear equations: isolate the variable; do the same to both sides; check by substitution.
- Rearranging formulas: treat letters like numbers; isolate the requested variable.
Practice exercises
Exercise 2 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Mar 2025 Paper 12 Q21
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Exercise 3 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Nov 2025 Paper 12 Q25
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Exercise 4 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Nov 2025 Paper 13 Q12
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Exercise 5 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 33 Q11
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Exercise 6 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Nov 2025 Paper 33 Q12
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Exercise 7 — Cambridge IGCSE 0580 Jun 2025 Paper 13 Q17
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