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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.
Algebraic notation worksheet — GCSE Foundation
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- 1.A packet contains s sweets. The sweets are shared equally between f friends. Write an expression for the number of sweets each friend receives.
- 2.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.
- 3.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 4.a = 3 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 5.Write down the expression that means the same as 3 × y × y.
- 6.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.
- 7.A rectangular field has length (3a + 2) metres and width (a − 1) metres. Write a simplified expression for the perimeter of the field.
- 8.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of ab².
- 9.Write down the expression that means the same as m × m × m × n.
- 10.p = 4. Work out the value of 2p³.
- 11.Write down the expression that means the same as m² × m × 3.
- 12.Write down the expression that means the same as w ÷ 6.
- 13.Which expression means 'triple c, then add double d'?
- 14.Which expression means 'y squared, multiplied by 3'?
- 15.Write down the expression that means the same as 'subtract 5 from n, then divide the result by 2'.
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