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2 marksSymbolic Representation

CSEC Mathematics · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)(i)

A candy store packages lollipops and toffees. 5 lollipops and 12 toffees have a mass of 61 grams. 10 lollipops and 13 toffees have a mass of 89 grams. The mass of one lollipop is x grams and the mass of one toffee is y grams.

Write two equations in x and y to represent the above information.

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  1. 2(a)Solve for p: 2(p + 5) - 7 = 4p.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Factorize completely: 25m^2 - 1.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Factorize completely: 2n^2 - 3n - 20.[2 marks]
  4. 2(c)(ii)a)Calculate the mass of ONE lollipop.[4 marks]
  5. 2(c)(ii)b)Calculate the mass of ONE toffee.[4 marks]

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