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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.Which expression means the same as a × a × a?
- 2.a = 3 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 3.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of ab².
- 4.Write down 0.2x with its coefficient written as a fraction in its simplest form.
- 5.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.
- 6.Write down the expression that means 5 more than half of n.
- 7.Write down the expression that means the same as w ÷ 6.
- 8.Write down the expression that means the same as 3 × y × y.
- 9.Simplify k + k + k + k + k.
- 10.n = 3. Work out the value of (2n)².
- 11.Which expression means 'add 3 to n, then multiply the result by 4'?
- 12.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 13.Which expression means 'y squared, multiplied by 3'?
- 14.Write down the expression that means the same as m² × m × 3.
- 15.A ribbon of length L metres is cut into 5 equal pieces, and then 3 metres is removed from one piece. Write down an expression, in metres, for the length of that piece after 3 metres is removed.
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