
Oranges are to be transferred from larger boxes into smaller boxes. When a large box is emptied, the oranges from it fill two smaller boxes and still oranges remain outside. If the number of oranges in a small box are taken to be , what is the number of oranges in the larger box?

Important Questions on Algebra
Look at the following matchstick pattern of squares. The squares are not separate. Two neighbouring squares have a common matchstick. Observe the patterns and find the rule that gives the number of matchsticks in terms of the number of squares.
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(Hint: If you remove the vertical stick at the end, you will get a pattern of Cs.)

The following figures gives a matchstick pattern of triangles. Find the general rule that gives the number of matchsticks in terms of the number of triangles.
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The diameter of a circle is a line which joins two points on the circle and also passes through the centre of the circle. (In the below figure is a diameter of the circle; is its centre). Express the diameter of the circle () in terms of its radius ().


