Worksheet On Algebra
Worksheet On Algebra
Topic
Excellent
Answer all questions The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ] Show all necessary workings
1. For the following questions move up or down the thermometer to find the new temperature.
(a) The temperature is −5ᵒ𝐶 and it raises by 6 ℃ (b) The temperature is +9ᵒ𝐶 and it falls by 17 ℃ [1+1]
2. A diver is below the surface of water at −15 𝑚. He dives down by 6 m, then rises by 4 m. Where is he now? [2]
(a) −7 + (+10) (b) −8 + (−27) (c) −11 − (−4) + (+3 ) (c) −2.1 + (−9.9) [1×4]
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(a) −6 × −3 (b) −40 ÷ (−5) (c) −3 × (−2) × (−1) (d) (− 2)2 ÷ (−4) [1×4]
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5. The time period T of a simple pendulum is given by the formula T=𝑇 = 2𝜋 √ , where L is the length of the
𝑔
pendulum and g is the gravitational acceleration. Find T when 𝑙 = 0.65 𝑚, 𝑔 = 9.81𝑚𝑠 −2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜋 = 3.1416[2]
6. Find a formula for the area of the shape below, in terms of a, b and c. [3]
a
a
c
13. Complete the square for each question below in the form (𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 𝑏 [2+2}
(a) 2𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 + 5 (a) 6 + 4𝑥 − 𝑥 2
15. Solve the following equation by using the quadratic Formula and keep it at surd form or integer form [3+3]
(a) 24𝑥 2 − 22𝑥 − 35 = 0 (b) 5𝑥 − 2𝑥 2 + 187 = 0
16. When a number is doubled and then added to 24, the result is 49, find the number [2]
17. Two numbers in the ratio 1 : 11 and their sum is 15, find the numbers [2]
18. Kimiya has four times as many marbels as Ramneet. If kimiya gave 18 to Ramneet they would have the same
number. How many marbles has each? [3]
19. Nilopal is 2 years older than devjan who is 7 years older than sucha. If their combined age is 61 years, find the
age of each person.