Forming an equation from a probability revision notes

Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1), chapter 20: Probability, specification point 6.3d. Part of the full course.

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Form the probability using the unknown number of counters, then use the given probability to make an equation. Solve it and reject any answer that cannot represent a number of counters.

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