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Foundation Revision Cards - Algebra

The document consists of a series of flashcards designed for educational purposes, covering various mathematical concepts such as sequences, linear equations, inequalities, and graphing. Each flashcard presents a question on one side and the corresponding answer on the other, facilitating a study method for foundational mathematics. Topics include finding nth terms, solving equations, and understanding algebraic terminology.

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Foundation Revision Cards - Algebra

The document consists of a series of flashcards designed for educational purposes, covering various mathematical concepts such as sequences, linear equations, inequalities, and graphing. Each flashcard presents a question on one side and the corresponding answer on the other, facilitating a study method for foundational mathematics. Topics include finding nth terms, solving equations, and understanding algebraic terminology.

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Dalia Zayan
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The n th Term of a Linear Sequence Q The n th Term of a Linear Sequence A

Find the nth term of the sequence starting


4n – 1
3, 7, 11, 15, 19.

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Continuing Sequences Q Continuing Sequences A

Find the next term in the sequence starting


96
3, 6, 12, 24, 48.

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Fibonacci Sequences Q Fibonacci Sequences A

Find the next term in the Fibonacci sequence.


29
3, 4, 7, 11, 18

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Solving Linear Equations Q Solving Linear Equations A

4x – 7 = 11
+7 +7
Solve 4x – 7 = 11. 4x = 18
÷4 ÷4
x = 4.5

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Collecting Like Terms Q Collecting Like Terms A

Simplify the expression below.


3x2 + 4x + 6y
2x + 7x + 4y – 3x + x + 2y
2 2

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Expanding Single Brackets Q Expanding Single Brackets A

Expand and simplify 4a(3a – b). 12a 2 – 4ab

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Expanding Double Brackets Q Expanding Double Brackets A

Expand and simplify (2x + 3)(x – 1). 2x2 – 2x + 3x – 3 = 2x2 + x – 3

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Factorising into Single Brackets Q Factorising into Single Brackets A

Factorise fully: 8x2 – 12x. 4x(2x – 3)

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Solving Simultaneous Equations Q Solving Simultaneous Equations A

2x + 7y = 24 (× 3) 6x + 21y = 72 (1)
3x + 5y = 25 (× 2) 6x + 10y = 50 (2)

Solve the simultaneous equations below.


(1) – (2) 11y = 22
2x + 7y = 24
y=2
3x + 5y = 25

Sub (1) 6x + 21(2) = 72


6x = 30
x=5

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Solving Linear Inequalities Q Solving Linear Inequalities A

17 – 2x > 5
+ 2x + 2x
17 > 5 + 2x
Solve 17 – 2x > 5. –5 –5
12 > 2x
÷2 ÷2
6>x

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Drawing Inequalities on a Number Line Q Drawing Inequalities on a Number Line A

Write down the inequality shown below.

-1 < x ≤ 2
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

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Straight Line Graphs Q Straight Line Graphs A

Which of these graphs is the graph


with equation y = 4x – 1?

Graph C
Graph A Graph B Graph C

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Substitution Q Substitution A

Given that a = -3 and b = 5,


3(-3) + 2(5) = 1
find the value of 3a + 2b.

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Parallel Lines Q Parallel Lines A

Find the equation of the line that passes


through the point (2, 3) and is parallel y = 2x – 1
to the line with equation y = 2x – 7.

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Changing the Subject Q Changing the Subject A

Make t the subject of the formula v = u + at. v–u


t= a

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Index Laws Q Index Laws A

3a 3b 3ab
Simplify a2 .

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Index Laws Q Index Laws A

Simplify x7 × x3. x10

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Index Laws Q Index Laws A

Simplify (a 3b 2)4. a12b 8

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Quadratic Graphs Q Quadratic Graphs A

Which of these graphs is the graph


with equation y = x2 – 2?

Graph B
Graph A Graph B Graph C

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Cubic Graphs Q Cubic Graphs A

Which of these graphs is the


graph with equation y = x3?

Graph C
Graph A Graph B Graph C

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Reciprocal Graphs Q Reciprocal Graphs A

Which of these graphs is the


graph with equation y = 1 ?
x

Graph A
Graph A Graph B Graph C

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Using a Formula Q Using a Formula A

1
Given that u = 1, t = 2 and a = 7, use the s = 1 × 2 + 2 × 7 × 22
formula below to find the value of s.
= 16
1
s = ut + 2 at2

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Coordinates Q Coordinates A

Identify the point with coordinates (3, -2).


y
5

3
B
2
A E
1
x C
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
C
-3
D F
-4

-5
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Number Machines Q Number Machines A

Using the number machine below, find


the output when the input is 3.

11

Input ×5 –4 Output

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Simplifying Expressions Q Simplifying Expressions A

Simplify 3a × 5b. 15ab

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Real Life Graphs Q Real Life Graphs A

The graph below shows the charges


for a particular taxi company. Each ride
costs a fixed amount plus a charge per
mile. What is the fixed amount?
8

6 £2
Cost (£)

0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Distance (miles)
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Finding the Equation of a Straight Line Q Finding the Equation of a Straight Line A

Find the equation of the graph below.


y
5

2 y = 3x – 1

x
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

-1

-2
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Forming Expressions Q Forming Expressions A

Ravi is twice as old as Lily. Lily is 3 years


younger than Wilson. Given that Wilson
x + x – 3 + 2(x – 3) = 4x – 9
is x years old, find a fully simplified
expression for the sum of their ages.

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Algebraic Terminology Q Algebraic Terminology A

Which of these is an example


of an expression?

3x + 2
3x + 2

2a – 3b = 7

8a

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Algebraic Terminology Q Algebraic Terminology A

Which of these is an example


of an equation?

3x + 2
2a – 3b = 7

2a – 3b = 7

8a

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Factorising into Double Brackets Q Factorising into Double Brackets A

Factorise x2 + 7x + 12. (x + 4)(x + 3)

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The Difference of Two Squares Q The Difference of Two Squares A

Factorise x2 – 36. (x – 6)(x + 6)

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Finding the Equation of a Straight Line Q Finding the Equation of a Straight Line A

Find the equation of the straight


line that passes through the point y = 5x – 11
(2, -1) and has a gradient 5.

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Finding the Equation of a Straight Line Q Finding the Equation of a Straight Line A

Find the equation of the straight line that


y = 6x – 11
passes through the points (3, 7) and (2, 1).

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The Turning Point of a Quadratic Q The Turning Point of a Quadratic A

Identify the turning point of the


quadratic graph below.
y
5

3
(2, -2)
2

x
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

-1

-2
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Estimating Solutions of a Quadratic Q Estimating Solutions of a Quadratic A

The graph below shows the graph with


equation y = x2 – 3x – 1. Use the graph
to find the solution to x2 – 3x – 1 = 3.
y
4

2
x = -1 and x = 4
x
-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5

-2

-4

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Distance-Time Graphs Q Distance-Time Graphs A

The distance time graph below shows


Pip’s journey to the local shop. How
long does she spend at the shop?

5 minutes
Distance

0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Time (minutes)
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Plotting Straight Line Graphs Q Plotting Straight Line Graphs A

Complete the table of values for the


line with equation y = 3x – 2.
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y -11 -8 -5 -2 1 4 7
y -11 -8 7

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Generating Sequences from the n th Term Q Generating Sequences from the n th Term A

Find the first five terms of the sequence


-1, 1, 3, 5, 7
defined by the n th term 2n – 3.

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Solving Quadratic Equations Q Solving Quadratic Equations A

(x + 3)(x – 2) = 0
Solve x2 + x – 6 = 0.
x = -3 and x = 2

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Algebraic Proof Q Algebraic Proof A

6n – 4 = 2(3n – 2)
Show that 6n – 4 will always be even if n
is an integer. When n is an integer, this will always be a
multiple of 2 and therefore even.

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Solving Simultaneous Equations Q Solving Simultaneous Equations A

The graphs with equations y = 5x – 2 and y = 2x + 1 are


drawn on the grid below. Use the graphs to find the
solution to the simultaneous equations:
y = 5x – 2
y
y = 2x + 1 5

(1, 3) or x = 1 and y = 3

x
-2 0 5

-2

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