Section 1 – Multiple Choice Questions:

1. (8a)2 = 2. (-8a) x (-3b) =

a. 16a a. -24ab
b. 64a b. -11ab
c. 16a2 c. 11ab
d. 64a2 d. 24ab

3. 5(2x - y) – 2 (3y – 5x) = 4. If 50 – 3x = x – 26, then x =

a. -11y a. -12
b. 2x – 6y b. - 6
c. 6x – 7y c. 6
d. 20x-11y d. 19

5. If P = _m2 , when m = -3 , then P = 6. If a =3 and ab=6, then (a+b) 2 –a2 - b2=

2- m

a. -6 a. 0
b. – 6/5 b. 8
c. 9/5 c. 12
d. 9 d. 20
7. 4_ + _2_ = 8. The sides of a triangle are x cm,
5x 5x and (x-1) cm and (x+2) cm. If the perimeter
is 31cm then the SHORTEST side is:
a. 6/25x
b. 8/25x a. 9 c. 11
c. 6/10x b. 10 d. 12
d. 6/5x

9. The volume of a cube with edges 10cm is: 10. 2500 millimeters expressed in litres is:

a. 30cm3 a. 0.25
b. 100cm3 b. 2.5
c. 300cm3 c. 25
d. 1000cm3 d. 250
Section 2 - Structured Questions

1. Solve the following:

a. 4x + 6 = 3x – 9 – 2x (3marks)

b. 2 (x – 2)= 4 (-2x + 4) (4marks)

2. Simplify the following algebraic fraction: (4marks)

3mn_ ÷ _5_ =
2q p
3. A pool is 15ft wide and 20ft long with a 3ft wide deck surrounding it. You want to build a
fence around the deck of the area. How much fencing will you need?
(A mark will be awarded for correct drawing of the diagram) (6marks)
4. I walk around the edge of a field. I start at the point marked with a cross and walk
around the field until I get back to where I started.

Start 25

h+2

a. Use the diagram to write an expression for the distance I walked (2marks)

b. How far would I have walked if h=10? (2marks)

c. If I walked a total of 78m, what would the value of h be? (3marks)

5. Mr. Smith would like to purchase carpet for her office space shown below. Determine
the amount of carpet would be needed to cover the entire surface area. (6marks)

9 cm

10 cm

3 cm

4 cm 2cm

End of Exam!