Core Mathematics · Quick practice · answer shown after each question
Question 1 of 10
When 2 times a number is increased by 7, the result is 51. Find the number.
Question 2 of 10
Solve (x + 4)/4 = 8. x = ___
Question 3 of 10
Solve 5x + 1 = x + 57.
Question 4 of 10
x = 4 satisfies 3x − 5 = 7.
Question 5 of 10
Solve 6x + 8 = x + 18.
Question 6 of 10
At a durbar, 99 people paid a total of GH₵ 1,308 for entry. Adults paid GH₵ 20 each and children GH₵ 8 each. Using x for the number of adults, (a) form an equation, (b) solve it, (c) find the number of children.
Question 7 of 10
Solve (x + 2)/2 = 5. x = ___
Question 8 of 10
When 3 times a number is increased by 12, the result is 27. Find the number.
Question 9 of 10
At a durbar, 126 people paid a total of GH₵ 1,965 for entry. Adults paid GH₵ 25 each and children GH₵ 10 each. Using x for the number of adults, (a) form an equation, (b) solve it, (c) find the number of children.
Question 10 of 10
When 2 times a number is increased by 7, the result is 31. Find the number.
Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.