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IGCSE Math Question Paper

The document is an IGCSE Mathematics exam paper with a total of 100 marks and a time allowance of 2 hours. It consists of four sections: simultaneous and linear equations, surds and algebraic expressions, estimation and approximations, and mixed problems, each worth 25 marks. Each section contains various mathematical problems that require solving equations, simplifying expressions, estimating values, and factorizing.

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IGCSE Math Question Paper

The document is an IGCSE Mathematics exam paper with a total of 100 marks and a time allowance of 2 hours. It consists of four sections: simultaneous and linear equations, surds and algebraic expressions, estimation and approximations, and mixed problems, each worth 25 marks. Each section contains various mathematical problems that require solving equations, simplifying expressions, estimating values, and factorizing.

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IGCSE Mathematics Exam

Total Marks: 100

Time Allowed: 2 Hours

Section A: Simultaneous and Linear Equations (25 Marks)

1. Solve the following equations:

(a) 2x + 3y = 12

x - 2y = -1

(5 Marks)

2. Solve for x:

4x + 7 = 23

(3 Marks)

3. A system of equations is given by:

3x - y = 7

2x + 3y = 12.

Solve for x and y.

(7 Marks)

4. The cost of 3 apples and 2 bananas is $14, while the cost of 5 apples and 4 bananas is $28.

Write down a pair of simultaneous equations and solve to find the cost of each apple and banana.

(10 Marks)

Section B: Surds and Algebraic Expressions (25 Marks)


5. Simplify the following expressions:

(a) sqrt(48)

(b) (sqrt(27) + sqrt(12)) / sqrt(3)

(5 Marks)

6. Rationalize the denominator:

5 / sqrt(2)

(3 Marks)

7. Expand and simplify:

(2x + 3)(x - 4)

(5 Marks)

8. Simplify:

(a) 3a^2 - 5a^2 + 2a

(b) (4x^2) / (2x)

(6 Marks)

9. Factorize completely:

x^2 - 9x + 20

(6 Marks)

Section C: Estimation and Approximations (25 Marks)

10. Estimate the value of:

(a) sqrt(52) to 1 decimal place.


(b) 123 / 7 to 1 decimal place.

(4 Marks)

11. Round off to the nearest:

(a) Integer: 8.76

(b) Tenth: 5.349

(c) Hundredth: 0.02763

(6 Marks)

12. Calculate 5.74 × 6.2 using estimation. Compare your answer with the exact value.

(7 Marks)

13. Solve using approximation techniques:

(a) 3.1416 to 3 significant figures.

(b) 0.000462 to 2 significant figures.

(8 Marks)

Section D: Mixed Problems (25 Marks)

14. Solve for x and y:

3x + 4y = 20

5x - 2y = 6

(8 Marks)

15. Simplify and express in terms of surds:

(2 + sqrt(3))^2

(6 Marks)
16. Factorize:

2x^2 + 8x

(4 Marks)

17. Use estimation to approximate sqrt(80) + 5.3.

(4 Marks)

18. Expand and simplify:

(x + 5)(x - 5)

(3 Marks)

End of Question Paper

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