Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a)[2]

Simplify $\left(25x^6\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$.

(b)[2]

Find the $n$th-term expression for the sequence.

(c)[3]

Expand and simplify $(x+4)(x-3)(3x-1)$.

(d(i))[4]

Show that $(3x+5) + \frac{7}{x-2} = x$ reduces to $2x^2 + x - 3 = 0$.

(d(ii))[3]

Solve $2x^2 + x - 3 = 0$ by factorisation.

(e)[4]

Show that $x^2 = \frac{75y^2}{8}$.

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