Algebraic Manipulation

Algebraic Manipulation Quiz

Spec A4 · Edexcel GCSE Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. Simplify by collecting like terms: 3a + 5b + 2a - 3b

    • A. 5a + 2b
    • B. 5a + 8b
    • C. 6ab
    • D. 10ab - 9b²
  2. 2. Expand the double brackets: (2x + 3)(x - 4)

    • A. 2x² - 11x - 12
    • B. 2x² - 5x - 12
    • C. 2x² + 11x - 12
    • D. 2x² - 8x + 3x - 12
  3. 3. Factorise completely: 6xy + 9x²

    • A. 3x(2y + 3x)
    • B. x(6y + 9x)
    • C. 3(2xy + 3x²)
    • D. 6x(y + x)
  4. 4. Factorise: x² - 7x + 12

    • A. (x - 3)(x - 4)
    • B. (x + 3)(x + 4)
    • C. (x - 2)(x - 6)
    • D. (x - 1)(x - 12)
  5. 5. Simplify the algebraic fraction: (3x² + 6x)/(x² + 2x)

    • A. 3
    • B. 3x
    • C. (3x + 6)/(x + 2)
    • D. Cannot be simplified

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