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4MA1/1F Jun 2024, Question 2: Expand and Simplify

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Simplify two algebraic expressions involving p and q, then solve a one-step equation for r.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Combine the like terms 10p, −4p and 9p into a single term.

  1. 110p − 4p = 6p
  2. 26p + 9p = 15p

Answer15p

Part (b) · 1 mark

Multiply 9 by 4q and give the simplified product.

  1. 19 × 4q = 36q

Answer36q

Part (c) · 1 mark

Find the value of r that satisfies 4r = 15.

  1. 14r = 15
  2. 2r = 15 / 4
  3. 3r = 3.75

Answer3.75

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