Chapter 4: Linear Equations
Paper 1
This test paper contains 20 questions. Answer ALL the questions.
The diagrams accompanying the questions are not drawn to scale unless mentioned.
You are allowed to use a scientific calculator that cannot be programmed.
1 If p + 6 60 ÷ 4, then the value of p cannot be
A 9 C 12
B 11 D 13
2 Which of the following is a linear equation?
A st – 2 = 0 C
B 4u + 2 = 7 D x – 2y² = 12
3 The product of a and 6 is 42.
Write a linear equation for the above statement.
A a + 6 = 42 C 6a = 42
B a = 42 D a + 6 + 42 = 0
4 Guan Pang is y years old. His sister is 5 years older than he is. Their total age is 29.
Write the correct linear equation for this situation.
A y + 5 = 29 C y + y – 5 = 29
B y – 5 = 29 D y + y + 5 = 29
5 Diagram 1 shows a rectangle with an area of 36 cm².
(2x + 1) cm
4 cm
DIAGRAM 1
The linear equation that represents the above statement is
A 2x + 1 + 4 = 36
B 4(2x + 1) = 36
C 4 × 2x + 1 = 36
D 2x + 1 + 4 + 36 = 0
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2 6 Diagram 2 shows a scalene triangle.
s cm
r cm
16 cm
DIAGRAM 2
If its perimeter is 47 cm, the correct equation for its perimeter, in cm, is
A r + s = 16 C r + s + 16 = 47
B r + s – 16 = 47 D r + s + 16 + 47 = 0
7 The price of an album is RMy. The total price of 6 similar albums is RM54.
The most suitable linear equation is
A y + 6 = 54 C
B 6y = 54 D 54 + y = 6
8 Diagram 3 shows the value of certain angles.
2x x + 30°
DIAGRAM 3
Based on the diagram, form a suitable linear equation.
A 2x + x + 30° + x + 90° = 360°
B 2x + x + 30°+ x = 180°
C 2x + x = 90°
D x + 30° + x = 90°
9 When r is subtracted from 52, we get 30.
The linear equation that represents this statement is
A r – 52 = 30
B r – 30 = 52
C 30 – r = 52
D 52 – r = 30
10 Given that , then a =
A 6 C 12
B 8 D 16
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11 Solve
A 6 C 10
B 8 D 12
12 Solve .
A 20 C 26
B 25 D 28
13 If 2x + 15 = 27 – 4x, then x =
A 0 C 2
B 1 D 4
14 Solve 2(c – 4) = 3(c – 6).
A 4 C 8
B 6 D 10
15 Solve a + 6 = 9 – a.
A C
B D
16 If 7 – 3y = 1, then y =
A 1 C 3
B 2 D 4
17 In Diagram 4, the area of the trapezium is 60 cm².
(2x + 1) cm
8 cm
(x + 2) cm
DIAGRAM 4
Find the value of x.
A 2 C 4
B 3 D 6
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18 In Diagram 5, the volume of the cuboid is 70 cm³.
2 cm
5 cm
(x – 3) cm
DIAGRAM 5
Calculate the value of x.
A 5 C 8
B 6 D 10
19 In Diagram 6, the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 cm.
x+3
x–1
DIAGRAM 6
Find the value of x.
A 8 C 10
B 9 D 11
20 In Diagram 7, PQR is a straight line.
w + 10° 2w – 4°
P Q R
DIAGRAM 7
Find the value of w.
A 16° C 30°
B 28° D 32°
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Paper 2
This test paper contains 10 questions. Answer ALL the questions.
The diagrams accompanying the questions are not drawn to scale unless mentioned.
You are not allowed to use a calculator.
1 Find the value of x if 2x – 4 = 10.
2 Solve 6(a – 1) = 5a + 1.
3 If , find the value of x.
4 In Diagram 1, JKL is a straight line.
4x
x 3x + 20°
J K L
DIAGRAM 1
Calculate the value of x.
5 In Diagram 2, the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm.
(x + 3) cm
(x – 1) cm
DIAGRAM 2
Find the value of x.
6 A box contains (5u – 2) tins of evaporated milk and (u + 3) tins of condensed milk.
If the number of tins of evaporated milk is four times the number of tins of
condensed milk, find the value of u.
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7 In Diagram 3, the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 cm.
x+3
DIAGRAM 3
Calculate the area of the rectangle.
8 Diagram 4 shows the value of certain angles.
2x
5x 74°
DIAGRAM 4
Find the value of x.
9 The side of an equilateral triangle is (3x – 1) cm. If the perimeter is 33 cm, find the
value of x.
10 In Diagram 5, the volume of the cuboid is 144 cm³.
6 cm
3 cm
(x + 3) cm
DIAGRAM 5
Find the value of x.
