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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation 2 Equations Formulae and Identities Questions

Use this Algebra question-bank hub to move from notation and formulae into equations, quadratics, graphs, inequalities and proportion skills.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Covered syllabus points

2.1 Use of symbols2.2 Algebraic manipulation2.3 Expressions and formulae2.4 Linear equations2.6 Simultaneous linear equations2.7 Quadratic equations2.8 Inequalities

Question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

Here is a number machine.

Figure for Question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

When the input is 7 the output is 60

Question (a)

(a)

Work out the value of y

y=
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Question (b)

(b)

Here is a different number machine.

Figure for Question (b) — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

The input is x

Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the output.

[ 2 ]

Question 2

[Maximum number: 5]

Here is a number machine.

Figure for Question 2 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Question (a)

(a)

Work out the output when the input is 8

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Work out the input when the output is 82

The input is y.

[ 2 ]

Question (c)

(c)

Find an expression, in terms of y, for the output.

[ 2 ]

Question 3

[Maximum number: 8]

Question (a)

(a)

Simplify c×c×cc \times c \times c

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Simplify 12d×3e12 d \times 3 e

[ 1 ]

Question (c)

(c)

Solve k4=7\frac{k}{4}=7

k=
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Question (d)

(d)

Solve 2 g-3=6

g=
[ 2 ]

Question (e)

(e)

Expand x(x-4)
P=4y2+wP=4 y^{2}+w

[ 1 ]

Question (f)

(f)

Work out the value of P when y=-3 and w=2

P=
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Question 4

[Maximum number: 3]

Solve the simultaneous equations

5x+y=113x−y=9\begin{aligned} & 5 x+y=11 \\ & 3 x-y=9 \end{aligned}

Show clear algebraic working.

x=y=\begin{aligned} & x= \\ & y= \end{aligned}
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