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KS3 Algebra Worksheet

This document provides an algebra tutorial covering simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, solving linear equations, and applications. It includes 30 problems for simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, and solving equations. It also includes 4 word problems involving rectangles and triangles where the learner must write and solve equations to find missing values like lengths, widths, perimeters and areas. The document is intended to help learners practice key algebra skills for KS3 and KS4 levels without a calculator. It also provides the answers and solutions at the end.

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KS3 Algebra Worksheet

This document provides an algebra tutorial covering simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, solving linear equations, and applications. It includes 30 problems for simplifying expressions, expanding brackets, and solving equations. It also includes 4 word problems involving rectangles and triangles where the learner must write and solve equations to find missing values like lengths, widths, perimeters and areas. The document is intended to help learners practice key algebra skills for KS3 and KS4 levels without a calculator. It also provides the answers and solutions at the end.

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Algebra: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Expanding Brackets, Solving Linear Equations, Applications. KS3, KS4. Non-Calculator.

A. Simplify the following expressions: 1. 5. 8. 10. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 22. 24. 26. 28. 30. 29. 31. 9. 11. 13. 15.

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B. Expand the brackets and simplify where possible. 1. 4(x 3) 3. 5. 7. 9. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 21. 23. 25. 27. 29. 31. 33. 34. 35. 37. 40.
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2. 4(2x 3)

(x 3)

16.

4(2x 3)

28.

32.

36.

C. Solve the following equations: 1. 5. 7. 10. 13. 16. 18. 20. 22. 24. 26. 28. 9.

34. 36. 38. 40.

35.

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APPLICATIONS: 1. The width of a rectangle is x centimeters and its length is (x + 5) cm. (x + 5) x


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(a) Write down an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle, giving your answer in its simplest form. The perimeter of the rectangle is 62 cm. (b) Work out the length of the rectangle.

2. The diagram below is a rectangle. All measurements are in centimeters.


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(2x + 10) (x - 3 )

28 cm (a) Work out the value of x. (b) Hence, work out the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

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3. PQR is an isosceles triangle with PQ = PR, and angle QPR = x. Angle PQR = (2x + 30) PR = (2r + 3) cm QR = (r + 3) cm
x P Diagram not drawn to scale

(2r + 3)

(2x + 30) Q R

(r + 3)

(a) Find an expression for the perimeter of the triangle in terms of r, giving your answer in its simplest form. (b) Work out the value of r, if the perimeter is 49 cm. (c) Work out the value of x.

4. The area of the right-angled triangle is equal to the area of the rectangle. Work out the value of x. All measurements are in centimeters. 10
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ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS

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I hope you find this useful. If you find any errors, please let me know.

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