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FoundationNon-calculatorA6 Equations versus identities

Question 1 · 3 marks

Spec and skills
  • Paper scope: Paper 1: non-calculator practice
  • Spec A6
  • Spec A4
  • Original practice question
  • Answer and supported method checks
Answer each part.
(a)
Show that 5(x+2)−3(x+1)≡2x+75(x + 2) - 3(x + 1) \equiv 2x + 7
2 marks

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