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Are you studying for your HSC exams? Try this Maths quiz to make sure you are ready for the algebra part of your exam.

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HSC Maths: Algebra Quiz

Question 1 of 8

1

The "nth" number in the number pattern 5, 7, 9, 11, … will be:

Select one of the following:

  • 13

  • 11 + 2n

  • 2n + 3

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

4n – \(5n^2\) + 7 – 9n + 1 can be simplified to:

Select one of the following:

  • \(-10n^2\) + 8

  • 8 – 5n – \(5n^2\)

  • \(-2n^2\)

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

The formula for converting degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C) is: C = \(\frac{5}{9}\)(F – 32).
Find the temperature, to the nearest degree in degrees Celsius, if a recipe recommends 325 degrees Fahrenheit to bake a cake.

Select one of the following:

  • 307

  • 163

  • 149

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

The solution of the equation \(\frac{(x-1)}{3}\) - ( x + 1) = 2

Select one of the following:

  • x = -2

  • x = -3

  • x = -5

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

4ab(ab – 7) is the same as:

Select one of the following:

  • \((4ab)^2\) – 28ab

  • 4\((ab)^2\) – 7ab

  • 4\((ab)^2\) – 28ab

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

4\(a^4\) is the same as:

Select one of the following:

  • 4 × a × a × a × a

  • 4a × 4a × 4a × 4a

  • 4a + 4a + 4a + 4a

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

\(24p^6\) ÷ \(4p^4\) is the same as:

Select one of the following:

  • \(6p^3\)

  • \(6p^4\)

  • \(20p^4\)

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

Given that \(v^2\) = \(u^2\) + 2as,

Find a when v = 10, u = 5 and s = 8

Select one of the following:

  • a = \(\frac{75}{16}\)

  • a = \(\frac{-5}{16}\)

  • a = \(\frac{125}{16}\)

Explanation