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Equations: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions

Equations (E2.5, Extended) is part of Algebra and graphs (Extended). STEM Exam Builder holds 179 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 12 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.

What it covers

The questions are sorted into 18 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:

• Simultaneous equations one quadratic
• Solve a monic quadratic using factors
• Solve a nonmonic quadratic by factorising
• Quadratic formula with a nonunit leading coefficient
• Reduce an equation to quadratic form before the formula
• Algebraic expression for a return currency exchange
• Form a quadratic from a difference of rates
• Form a quadratic from journey times
• Rearrange a squared subject
• Form a quadratic from equal areas
• Form a quadratic using Pythagoras
• Rearrange by taking out a common factor
• Clear a linear denominator to form a quadratic
• Solve a quadratic from two algebraic fractions
• Solve an equation with reciprocal expressions
• Rearrange with the subject under a root
• Solve a monic quadratic by the formula
• Solve x squared equals k, both roots

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Questions by level

Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.

Questions by year the paper was set

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.

• Sample question 1
• Sample question 2
• Sample question 3

The link opens the builder on Equations, Paper 4. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.