P1 Chapter 1 Algebraic Expressions Exam Questions
P1 Chapter 1 Algebraic Expressions Exam Questions
Q1.
(a) Given that 3−1.5 = find the exact value of a
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Q2.
Answer this question showing each stage of your working.
(a) Simplify giving your answer in the form a + b √2 where a and b are rational numbers.
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(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation
4x = 2√2x + 20√2
giving your answer in the form p + q√2 where p and q are rational numbers.
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(Total for question = 5 marks)
Q3.
Given y = 3x, express each of the following in terms of y. Write each expression in its simplest form.
(a) 33x
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(Total for question = 5 marks)
Q4.
Given that find the values of the constants a, b and c.
Q5.
Solve, using algebra, the equation
Fully simplify your answers, writing them in the form a + b√c, where a, b and c are integers to be found
(Total for question = 5 marks)
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