Introduction to Algebra (AQA GCSE Maths: Foundation): Exam Questions

Calculate the value ofwhen = 3 and = 6.

Find the value of when a = 4 and b = 5.

=.....................................

Kyra has a faulty thermometer.
It always shows the temperature as 2°C higher than the actual temperature.
The temperature on the thermometer is °C.

Write an expression, in terms of , for the actual temperature.

............................................ °C 

Calculate the value of  when and .

Simplify.

A pen costs 60 cents and a ruler costs 29 cents.
Write down an expression for the total cost, in cents, of pens and rulers.

........................................ cents

Work out the value of when = 38.64, = 5.5 and = 3.7

= ................................................. 

i) Find the value of when = 8 and = −3.

[2]

ii) Make the subject of the formula .

= ................................................... [2]

Simplify.

Work out the value of a when = 35 and = 5.

= ................................................... 

Find an expression for the perimeter of this triangle.
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Given that

Find

Give your answer in its simplest form with integer values.

If represents the number of Anna's sweets and represents the number of Tim's sweets, what fraction of the sweets are Anna's?

Give your answer in its simplest form.

Find the value of when