Chapter 8: Algebraic techniques 1

Test A (40 marks)

Name: ___________________________________

Part A – Multiple-choice (10 marks)

1 In the expression 5ab + 2b +a2 + 7a, the coefficient of a is:

A 0 B 1 C 2

D 5 E 7

2 Which of the following expressions does not contain a constant term?

A 5x + 8 B 9 – 2y C 4x + 9 + 7y

D 6(x – 1) E 3x(y + 2)

3 An expression for one more than x is:

A x+1

B x+2

C x–1

D –x

E 1– x

4 The value of 7 + a when a = 2 is

A 23 B 21 C 11

D 9 E 8

5 Which of these following expressions can be simplified further by adding like terms?

A 7+a–b B 5ab + 3b – ba C 9a + ba – 1

D 6b – ab + 4 E 2a – 4b + 8 – 5ab

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5(a + b) a + 5b a
A B C + 5b
2 2 2

æa ö 5a
D 5ç + b ÷ E +b
è2 ø 2

4 xz
7 The simplified form of is:
6 yx

2z 4z 2xz
A B C
3y 6 yx 3 yx

4z 2xz
D E
6y 3y

8 Which expression is not equivalent to the area of the rectangle shown?

A 4x + 12 B 4(x + 3) C 7 + 4x + 5

D 3(x + 4) – x E 7x + 8 – 3x + 4

9 Which expression does not expand to 12a + 36b?

A 2(6b + 18a) B 3(4a + 12b) C 4(9b + 3a)

D 6(2a + 6b) E 12(3b + a)

10 Which of these expressions represents the total cost in dollars of hiring a plumber for four
hours if the plumber charges a $50 call-out fee and then $x per hour?

A 4x B 50 + x C 4(x + 50)

D 50 + x + 4 E 4x + 50

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1 Write an expression for each of the following without using multiplication or division signs.

a 5 more than double a

b the product of 5 and x added to y

(1 + 1 = 2 marks)

2 If x = 4 and y = 7, find the value of the following expressions.

a x+y

b 2x – y

c 2x2 + 3y

(3 ´ 1 = 3 marks)

3 Simplify the following by collecting like terms.

a 7m + 8 + m

b 3x + 4y – 2x – 3y

c 3s + 9st – 2s + 6 – 5ts

(3 ´ 1 = 3 marks)

4 Write the following expressions without multiplication or division signs. Simplify your answer if
possible.

a 3a ´ bc ´ 6d

b 8xy ÷ 24y

(2 ´ 1 = 2 marks)

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a 5(m – 3n)

b 4p(7 + 2q)

(2 ´ 1 = 2 marks)
6 Write down the next three terms in each of the following sequences,

a. 7, 14, 21, _______ , ________ , ________

7 For the given rule output = 9 – input:

a complete the given table of values

input (x) 0 1 2 3 4

output (y)

b plot each point in the table on the Cartesian plane below to form a graph, making
sure to label the axes appropriately

(2 + 2 = 4 marks)

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1 Consider the rectangle shown:

a i Write a simplified expression for the perimeter of the rectangle.

ii Find the perimeter of the rectangle if a = 6 and b = 10.

b i Write two equivalent expressions for the area of the rectangle, only one of which
includes brackets.

ii Find the area of the rectangle if a = 3 and b = 5.

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i Draw the new rectangle, showing its dimensions using the pronumerals a and b.

ii Write a simplified expression for the area of the new rectangle.

((1 + 1) + (2 + 1) + (1 + 1) = 7 marks)

2 Sally is planning a party for her birthday, and needs to hire a venue and organise catering. A
company called Complete Celebrations combines the cost of venue hire and catering for $8
per person.

Alternatively, Sally can hire out a hall with Perfect Parties for $48, and that company will
provide catering at a cost of $5 per person.

a Write an expression for the total cost in dollars for n people with Complete
Celebrations.

b Write an expression for the total cost for n people with Perfect Parties.

c How many people need to be invited so that both companies cost the
same amount?

(3 ´ 1 = 3 marks)

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