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ASSIGNMENT 1

Learning Outcomes

 Evaluate algebraic expressions.

 Evaluate any angle in radians and degrees.
 Create cyclical waveforms using trigonometric functions.
 Rearrange trigonometric functions using identities.

Purpose
This assignment examines your understanding of algebraic operations that are vital in
mathematics and most other engineering- and science-based courses. This assignment also
covers basic properties of angles as well as introductory trigonometry.

Instructions
Complete the questions below. When answering the questions, ensure that you:
 Show your work.
 Write all solutions on the assignment sheets. Extra sheets will not be graded.
 Complete the assignment so that it is readable and converted to PDF format as a
single file and uploaded to Brightspace prior to the due date.
 Include this cover sheet with the submission.

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Questions
1. Simplify the following fractions. (4 marks)
2 4 3 2
2a x +4a x
a) 5 3
12 x a

2+ b b
5 x −5 x
b) b−1
25 x

2. Expand the following expression and simplify. (2 marks)

2 2
−3 x ( 2 x−6 )

3. Simplify the following expression. (2 marks)

2
15 x −14 x−8
2
9 x −16

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4. Simplify and leave your answer with positive exponents. (4 marks)
−1
2x
a) −2
1−x

y
1−
x
b)
x y
−
y x

5. Solve the following expression for A0 . (2 marks)

F +2 6 F 1
= −
6 8 5

6. Solve the following expression for D1. (2 marks)

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 3 5 2
− =
x + x 2 x x +1
2

7. Convert the following angles from degrees to radian. (2 marks)

a) 230∘

b) 3.00∘

8. Convert the following angles from radian to degrees. (2 marks)

a) 3.00 rad

4π
b)
3

9. One of the largest wind turbines has blades80.0 m long and rotates at10.0 rpm. (4 marks)

a) How far would the tip of the blade move if the blade rotated540∘?

b) How fast, inkm/h , is the tip of the blade moving?

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