Equations & Inequalities is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Mathematics CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20
Answer: 5 — Subtract 5 from both sides: 3x = 15. Divide both sides by 3: x = 5.
Easy
2. Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 16
Answer: 5 — Expand: 2x + 6 = 16. Subtract 6: 2x = 10. Divide by 2: x = 5.
Medium
3. Solve for x: 5x - 3 = 2x + 9
Answer: 4 — Subtract 2x from both sides: 3x - 3 = 9. Add 3: 3x = 12. Divide by 3: x = 4.
