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Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths - Stage 8 - QB - C04

The document is a question bank for Year 8 Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics focusing on algebraic manipulation. It includes concept-building and context-based questions covering topics such as classifying equations, solving equations, simplifying expressions, and applying formulas. The content is designed to enhance students' understanding of algebraic concepts and their applications.

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Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths - Stage 8 - QB - C04

The document is a question bank for Year 8 Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics focusing on algebraic manipulation. It includes concept-building and context-based questions covering topics such as classifying equations, solving equations, simplifying expressions, and applying formulas. The content is designed to enhance students' understanding of algebraic concepts and their applications.

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Marshall Cavendish Education Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics Question Bank Year 8

Chapter 4 Algebraic Manipulation

Question Bank
(The following content has not been through the Cambridge International endorsement process.)

Concept-Building Questions

1. Classify the following as Equation, Expression or Formula.


(a) 4m + n = 1
(b) 2x – 1
(c) x + 2 = 2x
(d) A = x2 + y + z
(e) n + 5 + 2n2
(f) 9k + 1 = 3k + 2
(g) 100

2. Given that z = 4x + 9y, calculate the value of z when


(a) x = 2 and y = 1,
(b) x = 2.8 and y = 1.5.

3. Given that x = 2y(a2 + b2), find the value of x when


(a) a = 2, b = 3 and y = 4,
(b) a = 5, b = –1 and y = 1.

4. In each of the following, make the letter in the square brackets the subject of the formula.
(a) 4q = xz [z]
(b) x = 7y + 3 [y]
(c) m = 8n – 3p [n]

5. Simplify the following.


(a) m(3n)
(b) (–2p)(3q)
(c) (–5u)(–8v)

6. Simplify the following.


(a) 3(5m)(2n)
(b) (–4)(12p)(2q)
(c) (–3u)(2v)(7w)

7. Expand the following.


(a) 6(x – 3)
(b) 6(2m + 3)
(c) –p(3q – 4r)

8. Simplify the following.


(a) –6(2x + 9) + 2
(b) 2(x – y) + 2x + 5y

9. Factorise the following.


(a) 3m + 9
(b) 6p + 12q
(c) 6x2 + 24x

10. Factorise the following.


(a) pq – 3q
(b) x2y + xy2
(c) 5uv – 10v

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Marshall Cavendish Education Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics Question Bank Year 8
Chapter 4 Algebraic Manipulation

11. Solve the following equations.


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(a) x = 24
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5 1 1
(b) y– =1
6 6 3

12. Solve the following equations.


(a) 3m + 5 = 17 – m
(b) 19 – 2p = 6p + 3

13. Solve the following equations.


(a) 3(x – 4) = –3
(b) 2(3p + 1) = –4(2 – p)
(c) –5(4 + y) = 10
(d) 12(2x – 1) = 2(x + 5)

Context-Based Questions

14. If each side of a square is m, find an expression for the area and perimeter of the square.

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15. The area, A, of a trapezium is given by the formula A =  (a + b)  h,
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where a and b are the lengths of parallel sides and h is the height of the trapezium.

(a) Make h the subject of the formula.


(b) What is the height of the trapezium when A = 15 cm, a = 4 cm and b = 2 cm?

16. The force, F, exerted on an object is given by the formula F = ma,


where m is the mass of the object and a is the rate of change of speed.
(a) Make a the subject of the formula.
(b) Calculate the value of a when F = 60 and m = 15.

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17. The volume, V, of a cone of base area A and vertical height h is given by the formula V = Ah.
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(a) Make h the subject of the formula.


(b) Calculate the value of h when V = 20 and A = 15.

18. Kimberly is x years old and her older brother, Ben, is (2x – 8) years old.
The difference between their ages is 17 years.

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Marshall Cavendish Education Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics Question Bank Year 8
Chapter 4 Algebraic Manipulation

(a) Write down an equation in x.


(b) Solve the equation in (a) to find Ben’s age.

19. The cost of a pair of sneakers at a departmental store was $x.


A $20 discount was given during a sale.
John bought the sneakers during the sale.
He used a $(94 – x) voucher and paid $50 for the sneakers.
(a) Write down an equation in x.
(b) Solve your equation to find the original cost of the sneakers.

20. The diagram shows an isosceles triangle.


Find the value of x.

21. Patricia’s monthly salary is $x.


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She spends $500 per month, which is of her salary.
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(a) Write down an equation in x.
(b) Solve the equation in (a) to find Patricia’s monthly salary.

22. Paul weighs (2m) kg.


Benedict weighs 12 kg heavier than Paul.
Their combined mass is (2m + 46) kg.
(a) Write down an equation in x.
(b) Solve the equation in (a) and find out Paul’s mass.

23. There are three consecutive integers.


Suppose x is the smallest of the three integers.
The sum of the two larger integers is 49 more than the smallest integer.
(a) Write down an equation in x.
(b) Solve the equation in (a) to find the three integers.

24. The length of a rectangular garden is 10 m longer than the width.


The perimeter of the garden is (40 + 3x) m.
Let the length of the garden be x cm.
(a) Write down an equation in x.
(b) Solve the equation to find the dimensions of the garden.

25. The sum of two numbers is 45.


The larger number is 9 more than twice the smaller number.
Find the two numbers.

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