Maths

Higher Tier

Algebra Revision
Solving Equations

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2.

Multiplying a number by 3 and subtracting 4 gives the same result as adding 12 to the
number.
What is the number?
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3.

A square has sides of length

cm. Find the value of

if the perimeter is 64 cm.

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4.

When 3 is added to

and the answer multiplied by 2 the final result is 24.

What is the value of x?

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5.

The angles of a triangle are

and

Find the value of

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6.

A rectangle has length

and width

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 140cm, find .

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7.

Solve
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8.

Factorise and Solve

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9.

Use the formula method to solve the equation

two decimal places.

, giving solutions correct to

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Use the formula method to solve the equation

decimal places.

, giving solutions correct to two

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Factorise and solve

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12.

The length of the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle is 14 cm. The other 2 sides differ in
length by 5 cm.
Find the length of the shortest side.
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13.

A triangle has height

cm and a base

cm. If the area of the triangle is 20cm2

Find the value of x.

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14

is a positive number. When

is added to its square the answer is 12.

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15.

Use the formula method to solve the equation

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Use the formula method to solve the equation

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