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4 Linear Equations
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1. Write ‘=’ or ‘≠’ in the given boxes.

(a) 0.7 + 1.5    0.85 (b) 19 days    2 weeks 5 days

2. For each of the following equations, write ‘T’ for a linear algebraic term. Otherwise write
‘F’.
1
(a) —4 p  (b) 7xyz 

3. For each of the following equations, write ‘T’ for a linear algebraic expressions. Otherwise
write ‘F’.
1
(a) —r   (b) 2a – 4 + 7b 

4. For each of the following equations, write ‘T’ for a linear equation. Otherwise write ‘F’.
(a) x2 + 1 = 0  (b) 3(2x – 5) = 3x 

5. For each of the following equations, write ‘T’ for a linear equation in one unknown.
Otherwise write ‘F’.
(a) 2x + 3y = 5  (b) 7 = 3p2 

6.
2x � 3
The diagram shows a triangle and the measurements of sides, in cm.
3x
Form a linear equation if the perimeter of the triangle is 12 cm.

5x � 1

x+4
7. Write ——–
5 = 3 as a statement.
8. Determine if the value given in the bracket is a solution of the given linear equation.
3x
(a) —
2 = 7.5  (x = –5) (b) 3(x + 8) = 12 + x  (x = –5)

9. Use the trial and improvement method to solve 2x – 4 = –6.

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 10. Solve each of the following equations.
(a) 2 + x = –7 (b) x – 8 = 5

11. Solve each of the following equations.

(a) 5x = –120 (b) –x = 13

12. Solve each of the following equations.

x
(a) 6x + 5 = 47 (b) —
3 – 1 = x – 17
13. Azmi is heavier than Bahrum by 6 kg. Their total mass is 150 kg.
What is Azmi’s mass?

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