Printable · GCSE Foundation · ages 14-16
Algebra worksheet — GCSE Foundation
Fifteen questions across the algebra statements at Foundation tier. Choose the non-calculator filter to rehearse Paper 1, which counts for a third of the marks.
Algebra worksheet — GCSE Foundation
MathsUKwww.geekhero.co.uk
- 1.A point has coordinates (x, y), where x + y = 0 and x is not 0. In which two quadrants could this point lie?
- 2.Which of these is an equation, rather than an expression, a formula or an identity?
- 3.The diagram shows a straight line passing through the origin, drawn on a numbered grid. Which of these points lies on the line?
- 4.A sequence has the position-to-term rule 5n − 2, where n is the position number. Which of these is a term in the sequence?
- 5.The first four terms of a sequence are 9, 14, 19, 24. Work out an expression, in terms of n, for the nth term.
- 6.A wall is tiled in rows, and every row uses the same number of tiles. One row uses 10 tiles, two rows use 20 tiles and three rows use 30 tiles. Work out how many tiles are needed for 7 rows.
- 7.n = 3. Work out the value of (2n)².
- 8.A regular hexagon has sides of length (x + 2) cm. Write down an expression, in terms of x, for the perimeter of the hexagon.
- 9.Simplify 2b − 1 + 2b − 4 + 2b
- 10.A rectangular photo has length (x + 3) cm and width x cm. Its area is 40 cm². Work out the value of x.
- 11.Write down the gradient of the line with equation y = 7x − 2.y = 7x − 2
- 12.Work out the distance of the point (−6, 4) from the x-axis.
- 13.Make x the subject of the formula y = x/2 − 5.y = x
- 14.A gas company charges a standing charge plus a rate per unit used. The total cost, y in pounds, for using x units is given by y = 0.15x + 20. Work out the cost of using 200 units.y = 0.15x + 20
- 15.A point has coordinates (x, y). In which two quadrants is the product x × y positive?
Build your own mix at the worksheet builder.