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Equations: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions
Equations (C2.5, Core) is part of Algebra and graphs (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 331 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 17 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.
What it covers
The questions are sorted into 31 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:
- Form a linear equation from ages
- Formula for fixed charge plus a unit rate
- Rearrange a formula with a fractional coefficient
- Rearrange a subject inside a bracket
- Rearrange a subtracted fraction term
- Rearrange a two step linear formula
- Rearrange when the subject is in a denominator
- Eliminate after multiplying both equations
- Eliminate after multiplying one equation
- Eliminate by direct addition
- Eliminate by direct subtraction
- Form simultaneous equations from ages
- Form simultaneous equations from prices
- Intersection of a line with a horizontal line
- Linear equation with a numerical denominator
- Linear equation with standard form numbers
- Linear equation with unknowns on both sides
- Solve a linear equation with a single bracket
- Solve a one step additive equation
- Solve a two step linear equation
- Solve equations with brackets on both sides
- Find a dimension from a composite area
- Form a linear equation from a perimeter
- Form a linear equation from equal lengths
- Form simultaneous equations from angle facts
- Find a hire duration with a special first day price
- Form a linear equation from a total
- Solve a one-step multiplicative equation
- Form a linear equation from an area
- Form a quadratic from a probability
- Substitute a point into a curve equation
Questions by paper
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core, non-calculator) | 122 |
| Paper 2 (Extended, non-calculator) | 81 |
| Paper 3 (Core, calculator) | 82 |
| Paper 4 (Extended, calculator) | 46 |
Questions by level
Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.
| Level | Questions |
|---|---|
| Level C | 88 |
| Level B | 223 |
| Level A | 20 |
Questions by year the paper was set
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 32 |
Try sample questions
These questions are in the sample set anyone can open in the builder without an account. Each opens with its mark scheme on the flip side.
The link opens the builder on Equations, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.