Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a)[2]

Factorise completely $3a^2b - ab^2$.

(b)[2]

Solve the inequality $3x + 12 < 5x - 3$.

(c)[2]

Simplify $(3x^2y^4)^3$.

(d)[3]

Solve $\frac{2}{x} = \frac{6}{2 - x}$.

(e)[3]

Expand and simplify $(x - 2)(x + 5)(2x - 1)$.

(f(i))[3]

Show that, after simplifying, $r^2 + 200r - 323 = 0$.

(f(ii))[3]

Solve the equation $r^2 + 200r - 323 = 0$ to determine the interest rate. Show all your working and give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

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