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Algebraic notation worksheet — GCSE Higher
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 Higher
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- 1.Write down the expression that means 5 more than half of n.
- 2.Write down the expression that means the same as m² × m × 3.
- 3.Which expression means 'add 3 to n, then multiply the result by 4'?
- 4.a = 2 and b = 5. Work out the value of a²b.
- 5.Which expression means 'triple c, then add double d'?
- 6.A rectangular field has length (3a + 2) metres and width (a − 1) metres. Write a simplified expression for the perimeter of the field.
- 7.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.
- 8.x = 5. Work out the value of 3x² − 4.
- 9.Which expression means 'y squared, multiplied by 3'?
- 10.A packet contains s sweets. The sweets are shared equally between f friends. Write an expression for the number of sweets each friend receives.
- 11.Write down the coefficient of xy in the expression 4x²y − 7xy + 2.
- 12.Write down the expression that means the same as (x + 7) ÷ 4.
- 13.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.
- 14.n = 3. Work out the value of (2n)².
- 15.p = 4. Work out the value of 2p³.
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