Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Work out the value of $c$ for $a = 8$ and $b = -3$.

(a(ii))[2]

Rewrite $c = 5a - 2b$ so that $a$ is the subject.

(b)[1]

Factorise $3x + 12$.

(c)[2]

Expand $x(2y + x)$.

(d)[4]

Use the information to write an equation and solve it to determine $n$.

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