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Homework 1 - Algebra, Indices and Linear Graphs
Homework 1 - Algebra, Indices and Linear Graphs
MATHEMATICS
FIFTH FORM
GRADED HOMEWORK NUMBER 1 & 2
Question 1
4 2 5
(a) Calculate the exact value of 1 ÷ − 1
7 3 7
(4mrks)
(b) The ratio of teachers to male students to female students in a
school is 3: 17: 18. If the TOTAL number of students in the school is
630, determine the number of teachers in the school.
(3mrks)
Question 2
A triangle has corners at the points with coordinates A(1,2), B(-2,3) and
C (0,-1).
(i) What is the gradient of line AB?
(2mrks)
(ii) At what point does line AB cross the y-axis?
(2mrks)
(iii) Write the equation of line AB.
(1mrk)
Question 3
Find the equation of the lines described below:
(a) Gradient 3 and passing through (1,4)
(3mrks)
(b) Parallel to 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3 and passes through (2,1)
(4mrks)
Question 4
Solve the following indices equations
(a) 16𝑥+1 = 128𝑥−5 (5mrks)
𝑎
(b) 162 = 16𝑎−3 (3 mrks)
84+𝑥
(c) = 0.5 (6 mrks)
45−𝑥