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Forming and Solving Equations

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The lengths, in cm, of the sides of a triangle are 3x−53x - 53x−5, 2x−12x - 12x−1 and x+1x + 1x+1

A triangle with side lengths labeled as 3x - 5, 2x - 1, and x + 1.

a.

Write down an expression, in terms of xxx, for the perimeter of the triangle.

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b.

The perimeter of the triangle is 31 cm. Work out the value of xxx.

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Forming and Solving Equations Questions

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Practise OCR GCSE Maths Forming and Solving Equations with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 77 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Maths (J560) specification and written in the written papers style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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