Question 1 of 3 · No calculator needed
Simplify 4a × 3b.
Multiply the numerical coefficients and then write the variables together: 4 × 3 × a × b = 12ab.
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Question 2 of 3 · No calculator needed
Point P = (1, -3) is enlarged about the origin by scale factor -2. What is its image?
Multiply both coordinates by -2: (1 × -2, -3 × -2) = (-2, 6). The negative scale factor places the image on the opposite side of the centre.
Question 3 of 3 · No calculator needed
Work out 27^(2/3).
The denominator 3 means take the cube root and the numerator 2 means square: 27^(2/3) = (∛27)² = 3² = 9.
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Algebra
Correct answer: 12ab
Multiply the numerical coefficients and then write the variables together: 4 × 3 × a × b = 12ab.
Geometry and measures
Correct answer: (-2, 6)
Multiply both coordinates by -2: (1 × -2, -3 × -2) = (-2, 6). The negative scale factor places the image on the opposite side of the centre.
Number
Correct answer: 9
The denominator 3 means take the cube root and the numerator 2 means square: 27^(2/3) = (∛27)² = 3² = 9.
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01Number
Specification reference: 1 Number
Number requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Number requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
02Algebra
Specification reference: 2 Algebra
Algebra requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Algebra requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
03Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Specification reference: 3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Ratio, proportion and rates of change requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Ratio, proportion and rates of change requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
04Geometry and measures
Specification reference: 4 Geometry and measures
Geometry and measures requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Geometry and measures requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
05Probability
Specification reference: 5 Probability
Probability requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Probability requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
06Statistics
Specification reference: 6 Statistics
Statistics requires the correct mathematical rule, exact working and a final check that the result satisfies the conditions in the question.
Watch for: Do not select a familiar formula before identifying what Statistics requires. Keep exact values until the final step and check signs, units and reasonableness.
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