1 1 1 11
1. Show that 1 + 2 + 3 = 1
2 3 4 12
[3]
2.
a) Simplify (𝑥𝑦)2 ÷ 𝑥 2 × 𝑦 −2
……………………………………….[1]
(3𝑥 2 )3
b) Simplify (3𝑥 3 )2
……………………………………….[1]
c) Expand (3𝑥 − 2)(4𝑥 + 3)
……………………………………….[2]
d) Factorize fully 𝑥 2 𝑦 − 2𝑦 2 𝑥
……………………………………….[2]
3. Complete the table of values for 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2.
𝑥 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
𝑦1
𝑦2
a) On the grid, plot both graphs for all 𝑥 from -3 to +3
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2 2
Explain how to derive 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 2𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 2 using an appropriate transformation.
*Discussion
Puzzle: The Mysterious Three Numbers
I have three numbers in mind. Let's call them AAA, BBB, and CCC.
A+B+C=30
A, B, and C are all positive integers.
A is a prime number.
B is double the value of C.
What are A, B, and C?