Key Stage 3 (KS3) · Mathematics

Algebraic Notation: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 1 written questions with worked solutions. All on Algebraic Notation.

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Question 1

1 mark

Simplify the algebraic expression by collecting like terms:
\( 12x - 5y + 3 - 8x + 2y - 7 \)

Question 2

1 mark

Expand and simplify the following expression:
\( 5(2a - b) - 3(a + 2b) \)

Question 3

1 mark

Simplify the following algebraic expression by collecting like terms:
\( 4a - 7b + 2 - 3a + 5b \)

Question 4

1 mark

Simplify the algebraic expression:
\( 3(2x - 4y) - 2(x - 5y) \)

Question 5

1 mark

Simplify the algebraic expression: \( 5x + 3y - 2x + 4y \).

Question 6

2 marks

Simplify the algebraic expression:
\( 3(2x - 5y) - 4(x - 2y) \)

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