Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a)[2]

Simplify the expression $3a - 5b + 2a + b$.

(b)[3]

Determine the value of $y$ when $P = 90$ and $x = 5$.

(c(i))[1]

Factorise $6x - 18$ in full.

(c(ii))[2]

Factorise $25x^2 + 10x$ completely.

(d)[2]

Rearrange this formula so that $d$ is the subject.

(e(i))[1]

Solve $\frac{x}{6} = 12$.

(e(ii))[2]

Solve $7x - 4 = 3x + 2$.

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