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ertical TSA+DSE Set
Algebra Practice for DSE (A1) Set 7
( x 2 y −4 ) 3
1. Simplify and express your answer with positive indices. (3 marks)
x7 y −2
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5 2
2. Make n the subject of the formula − = 6. (3 marks)
m n
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5(2 x − 9)
3. (a) Find the range of values of x which satisfy > 3(x − 5).
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(b) Find all non-negative integers satisfying the inequality in (a).
(3 marks)
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4. Factorize
(a) a3 – a2b + 9a2,
(b) a3 – a2b + 9a2 – a + b – 9.
(4 marks)
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5. The cost of a table is $990. If the table is sold at a discount of 40% on its marked price,
then the percentage loss is 20%. Find the marked price of the table. (4 marks)
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6. In a bag, the ratio of the number of red marbles to the number of yellow marbles is 11 : 4.
If 5 red marbles and 10 yellow marbles are added to the bag, then the ratio of the number
of red marbles to the number of yellow marbles in the bag is 3 : 2. Find the original
number of red marbles in the bag. (4 marks)
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