MIP1502 Oct/Nov 2023 exam paper — questions

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1. Question 1.1.1 · Expressions, equations and inequalities · 10 marks

   A table lists ten verbal statements numbered 1 to 10 alongside eleven lettered algebraic expressions (A to K), one of which does not match any statement. The statements are: (1) a number increased by ten; (2) the product of two different numbers; (3) the sum of a certain number and double that number; (4) half of a certain number multiplied by itself; (5) Ms Luci's age in a certain number of years' time if she is now 29; (6) two less than an unknown number; (7) a certain number multiplied by itself; (8) two consecutive even numbers; (9) a number added to itself to 29 terms; (10) a number multiplied by itself to 29 factors. The algebraic expressions offered are: A) xy; B) x ÷ 2; C) x − 2; D) 29 + x; E) x²; F) x + x + 2; G) x²/2; H) x^29; I) x + 2x; J) x + 10; K) 29x. Write down, next to each number from 1 to 10, the letter of the algebraic expression that correctly matches it.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1.1.2 · Expressions, equations and inequalities · 4 marks

   Explain the value of translating words into mathematical notation.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1.2 · Expressions, equations and inequalities · 4 marks

   In your own words, write down the difference between an expression and an equation.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1.3.1 · Expressions, equations and inequalities · 2 marks

   The cost of a pencil is x cents, and the cost of a pen is 50 cents more than two-thirds of the cost of a pencil. Write down, in terms of x, the cost of a pen.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 1.3.2 · Expressions, equations and inequalities · 4 marks

   Given that the cost of a pencil is x cents and the cost of a pen is 50 cents more than two-thirds of the cost of a pencil, write down, in terms of x, the total cost of three pens and two pencils.Show the full questionShow less