Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Powers and roots

Powers and roots — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Using the list, write down the square root of 289.

(a(ii))[1]

From the list, write down a factor of 81.

(a(iii))[1]

From the list, write down a common multiple of 3 and 5.

(b)[2]

Find A, B and C.

(c(i))[1]

Put one pair of brackets into $4 \times 3 + 7 \div 2 = 20$ so that it becomes correct.

(c(ii))[1]

Put one pair of brackets into $51 - 12 \div 3 + 6 = 19$ so that it becomes correct.

(d(i))[1]

Write down the reciprocal of 8.

(d(ii))[1]

Write down the value of $14^0$.

(e(i))[1]

Calculate $5^4$.

(e(ii))[1]

Calculate $\sqrt[3]{6859}$.

(e(iii))[1]

Calculate $16^{-\frac{1}{2}}$.

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