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Algebraic notation worksheet — GCSE Foundation
Fifteen questions on "algebraic notation" — DfE statement A1. Print it, or print three versions so neighbours cannot copy by letter; the key gives the letter for each version.
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Algebraic notation worksheet — GCSE Foundation
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- 1.Write down the expression that means the same as p + p + p + q.
- 2.A taxi charges a £3 fixed fee plus £2 for each mile travelled. Write an expression, in pounds, for the total cost of a journey of n miles.
- 3.Which expression means 'y squared, multiplied by 3'?
- 4.a = 3 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 5.Simplify k + k + k + k + k.
- 6.Which expression means 'add 3 to n, then multiply the result by 4'?
- 7.A packet contains s sweets. The sweets are shared equally between f friends. Write an expression for the number of sweets each friend receives.
- 8.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of ab².
- 9.Write down the expression that means the same as m² × m × 3.
- 10.Write down the expression that means the same as 'subtract 5 from n, then divide the result by 2'.
- 11.n = 3. Work out the value of (2n)².
- 12.A rope of length L metres is cut into 6 equal pieces, and 4 metres is then removed from one piece. Write an expression, in metres, for the length of that piece after the cut.
- 13.Write down the expression that means the same as w ÷ 6.
- 14.x = 5. Work out the value of 3x² − 4.
- 15.Write down the expression that means the same as (x + 7) ÷ 4.
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