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Nine sample GCSE algebraic expression questions
1. If π₯ = -2, find the value of π₯Β²
2. If π₯ = -2, find the value of 3π₯Β²
3. If π₯ = 3, find the value of 3π₯Β²
4. If w = -2, find the value of: 3w
5. Expand and simplify: -2(-p + 2) – 2(p + 2)
6. Expand and simplify: -4(-p + 2) – 3(p + 2)
7. Expand and simplify: -4(-4y + 3) – 2(-y + 3)
8. If s = r/t, find s when r = 24 and t = 3
9. If y = mπ₯ + c, find y when m = -2, π₯ = 4 and c = 7
Answers to our sample algebra GCSE questions
1. 4
2. 12
3. 27
4. -6
5. 23π₯-11
6. p-14
7. 18y-18
8. 8
9. -1
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Written by Ryan Lockett, director of studies at TLC LIVE.