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A Math Common Test Practise 3
A Math Common Test Practise 3
Name Marks
Class
30
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be supported by working and/or explanations. Where an answer is incorrect, some marks may
be given for a correct method, provided this is shown by written working. You are therefore
advised to show all working.
1
Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
− b ± b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a
Binomial expansion
2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin 2 A + cos 2 A =
1
sec 2 A = 1 + tan 2 A
cosec 2 A = 1 + cot 2 A
a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A
1
Area of ∆ = ab sin C
2
2
1. Given that
5 x × 25 y =
1
2y
1
4 x ÷ 64 3 =
16
Calculate the value of x and y . [5]
3
4
qp
p
2. Write r in the form p a q b r c , Where a, b and c are constants to be
−3
p qr
determined. [3]
4
4 9
3. The line 3 y − x =2 intersects the curve + =
1 at A and B .
x xy
(a) Find the coordinates of A and B . [5]
5
4. Do not use a calculator in this question.
6
(
A rectangle has sides of length 3 + 3 ) metres and 4 +
metres.
3
(
a. Find the area of the rectangle, by giving the answer in the form a + b 3 , )
where a and b are integers. [2]
b. Find the value of D 2 , where D is the length of the diagonal of the rectangle. Express
( )
your answer in the form a + b 3 , where a and b are integers. [3]
6
5. Do not use a calculator in this question.
Solve the following simultaneous equations, giving your answers for both x and y in
the form a + b 3 , where a and b are fractions.
3x + y =2
2x − 3y =
5 [5]
7
1
x
6. By using the substitution u = 2 2 , Solve the equation
5 12 x + 2 19
( 2)
x+2
4 − =
4. [6]
16 2