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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 2.2 algebraic manipulation

Use this manipulation page to collect terms, expand brackets, factorise expressions and rewrite algebra before applying it in equations.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • Collect like terms and expand brackets before simplifying the final expression.
  • Factorise common factors and quadratics, including x² + bx + c forms with signs.
  • Rewrite expressions into a requested form before substituting or solving.

Covered syllabus points

2.2.A Evaluate expressions by substituting numerical values2.2.B Collect like terms2.2.C Expanding a single term over a bracket2.2.D Taking out common factors2.2.E Products of two linear expressions2.2.F Factorising simple quadratic expressions

2.2 Algebraic manipulation question 1

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Figure for Question 2.2 Algebraic manipulation question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Work out the output when the input is 8

2.2 Algebraic manipulation question 2

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Simplify a+a+a+a+a

2.2 Algebraic manipulation question 3

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Question (a)

(a)

Expand x(x-3)

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Question (b)

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Factorise y2−10y+21y^{2}-10 y+21

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