BECE Mathematics 2022 Theory — Question 1

Question 1 of 4 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

PAPER III - THEORY 1(a) Solve the equation (3x - 5)/10 = (8 + 5x)/5.

Model answer

Multiply both sides by 10: 3x - 5 = 2(8 + 5x) 3x - 5 = 16 + 10x 3x - 10x = 16 + 5 -7x = 21 x = -3

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