Edexcel A-Level Maths (Pure 1) – Chapters 1 & 2 Question Paper
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Total Marks: 80
Chapter 1: Algebraic Expressions (40
Marks)
1.1 Index Laws (5 Marks)
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Simplify:
a) (2 marks)
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b) Solve for : (3 marks)
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1.2 Expanding Brackets (5 Marks)
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Expand and simplify:
a) (2 marks)
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b) Expand (3 marks)
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1.3 Factorising (5 Marks)
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Factorise completely:
a) (3 marks)
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b) (2 marks)
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1.4 Negative & Fractional Indices (5 Marks)
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Simplify:
a) (2 marks)
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1.5 Surds (5 Marks)
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Simplify:
a) (2 marks)
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b) Express in the form (3 marks)
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1.6 Rationalising Denominators (5 Marks)
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Rationalise the denominator and simplify:
a) (2 marks)
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b) (3 marks)
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Chapter 2: Quadratics (40 Marks)
2.1 Solving Quadratic Equations (6 Marks)
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Solve for :
a) (by factorisation) (2 marks)
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b) (using the quadratic formula) (4 marks)
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2.2 Completing the Square (6 Marks)
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Express in the form and state the minimum value:
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a) (3 marks)
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b) (3 marks)
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Total: 80 Marks
Good luck!