Linear equations Practice exercise1

Given: m - 4n = 2, express m in terms of n.

Given: m - 4n = 2, express m in terms of n. (1 mark)

Given: m - 4n = 2, express m in terms of n. (1 mark)

The sum of two numbers is 327 and their difference is 151. What is the larger number?

The sum of two numbers is 327 and their difference is 151. What is the larger number?  (1mark)

The sum of two numbers is 327 and their difference is 151. What is the larger number?  (1mark)

The sum of two numbers is 327 and their difference is 151. What is the larger number?  (1 mark)

Maina traveled for p kilometres on Saturday and q kilometres on Sunday. If he covered a total distance of 45 kilometres, form a linear equation to show the total distance covered.  (1mark)

Maina traveled for p kilometres on Saturday and q kilometres on Sunday. If he covered a total distance of 45 kilometres, form a linear equation to show the total distance covered.  (1mark)

Maina traveled for p kilometres on Saturday and q kilometres on Sunday. If he covered a total distance of 45 kilometres, form a linear equation to show the total distance covered.  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 3x + 2y = 16 ..........(i) 5x − 2y = 12 ..........(ii)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 3x + 2y = 16, 5x − 2y = 12   (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 3x + 2y = 16, 5x − 2y = 12   (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 3x + 2y = 16, 5x − 2y = 12   (1 mark)

A matatu travels d km before a stopover and k km after the stopover. If the total journey was 75 km, what equation is correct?

A matatu travels d km before a stopover and k km after the stopover. If the total journey was 75 km, what equation is correct?  (1mark)

A matatu travels d km before a stopover and k km after the stopover. If the total journey was 75 km, what equation is correct?  (1mark)

Wanjiku buys p pens and b books. If she buys 12 items in total, which linear equation represents this situation?

Wanjiku buys p pens and b books. If she buys 12 items in total, which linear equation represents this situation?  (1mark)

Wanjiku buys p pens and b books. If she buys 12 items in total, which linear equation represents this situation?  (1mark)

Wanjiku buys p pens and b books. If she buys 12 items in total, which linear equation represents this situation?  (1 mark)

In a rectangle, opposite sides are labeled 2x + 3 and 3x - 2. What is the value of x?

In a rectangle, opposite sides are labeled 2x + 3 and 3x - 2. What is the value of x?  (1mark)

In a rectangle, opposite sides are labeled 2x + 3 and 3x - 2. What is the value of x?  (1mark)

In a rectangle, opposite sides are labeled 2x + 3 and 3x - 2. What is the value of x?  (1 mark)

The length and width of a rectangle are represented as shown in the image. What are the values of x and y that make the opposite sides equal?

The length and width of a rectangle are represented as shown in the image below. What are the values of x and y that make the opposite sides equal?  (1mark)

The length and width of a rectangle are represented as shown in the image below. What are the values of x and y that make the opposite sides equal?  (1mark)

The length and width of a rectangle are represented as shown in the image below. What are the values of x and y that make the opposite sides equal?  (1 mark)

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres. The area is 40 m². What equation represents this?

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres. The area is 40 m². What equation represents this?  (1mark)

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres. The area is 40 m². What equation represents this?  (1mark)

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres as shown below. If the area is 40 m², which equation represents this situation? (1mark)

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres as shown below. If the area is 40 m², which equation represents this situation? (1mark)

A triangular piece of land has a base of b metres and a height of h metres as shown below. If the area is 40 m², which equation represents this situation? (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: x + 2y = 11 ..........(i) 3x − 2y = 9 ..........(ii)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: x + 2y = 11, 3x − 2y = 9  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: x + 2y = 11, 3x − 2y = 9  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: x + 2y = 11, 3x − 2y = 9  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: x + 2y = 11, 3x − 2y = 9  (1 mark)

Given:t - 4u = 9Express t in terms of u.

Given: t - 4u = 9. Express t in terms of u. (1 mark)

Given: t - 4u = 9. Express t in terms of u. (1 mark)

Brian buys m mandazis at KES 10 each and c chapatis at KES 20 each. He spends a total of KES 100. What equation represents this?

Brian buys m mandazis at KES 10 each and c chapatis at KES 20 each. He spends a total of KES 100. What equation represents this?  (1mark)

Brian buys m mandazis at KES 10 each and c chapatis at KES 20 each. He spends a total of KES 100. What equation represents this?  (1mark)

Brian buys m mandazis at KES 10 each and c chapatis at KES 20 each. He spends a total of KES 100. What equation represents this?  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + y = 35, x − y = 5

Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + y = 35, x − y = 5  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + y = 35, x − y = 5  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 3x + y = 35, x − y = 5  (1 mark)

Given:2p + q = 12Express q in terms of p.

Given: 2p + q = 12. Express q in terms of p. (1 mark)

Given: 2p + q = 12. Express q in terms of p. (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 4x + y = 19 ..........(i) 3x − y = 9 ..........(ii)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method:                 (1 mark) 4x + y = 19  3x − y = 9

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method:                 (1 mark) 4x + y = 19  3x − y = 9

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 4x + y = 19, 3x − y = 9               (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 4x + y = 19, 3x − y = 9               (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 4x + y = 19, 3x − y = 9               (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 4x + y = 19, 3x − y = 9  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 5m + n = 44, m = n − 2

Solve the simultaneous equations: 5m + n = 44, m = n − 2  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 5m + n = 44, m = n − 2  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 5m + n = 44, m = n − 2  (1 mark)

Solve the simultaneous equations: 5m + n = 44, m = n − 2  (1 mark)

A matatu charges KES 250 for 2 adults and 3 children. The same matatu charges KES 280 for 1 adult and 4 children. What is the fare for one adult?

A matatu charges KES 250 for 2 adults and 3 children. The same matatu charges KES 280 for 1 adult and 4 children. What is the fare for one adult?  (1mark)

A matatu charges KES 250 for 2 adults and 3 children. The same matatu charges KES 280 for 1 adult and 4 children. What is the fare for one adult?  (1mark)

A matatu charges KES 250 for 2 adults and 3 children. The same matatu charges KES 280 for 1 adult and 4 children. What is the fare for one adult?  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 5x + 4y = 33 ..........(i) 3x − 4y = 7 ..........(ii)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 5x + 4y = 33, 3x − 4y = 7  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 5x + 4y = 33, 3x − 4y = 7  (1 mark)

Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination method: 5x + 4y = 33, 3x − 4y = 7  (1 mark)