CSEC Mathematics · 2021 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(iii)
Ally is x years. Jim is 5 years older than Ally and Chris is twice as old as Ally.
Calculate Ally's present age.
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- 2(a)(i)Find the value of
nwhenT = 49.[1 mark] - 2(a)(ii)Make
Tthe subject of the formula.[1 mark] - 2(b)(i)Write expressions in terms of
xfor Jim's age and Chris' age.[2 marks] - 2(b)(ii)In two years' time, the product of Ally's age and Chris' age will be the same as the square of Jim's present age. Show that the equation
x^2 - 4x - 21 = 0…[3 marks]
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