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Pattern matching - factorise an equation

Question by

Christian Lawson-Perfect and 1 other

The student is asked to factorise a quadratic $x^2 + ax + b$. A custom marking script uses pattern matching to ensure that the student's answer is of the form $(x+a)(x+b)$, $(x+a)^2$, or $x(x+a)$.

To find the script, look in the Scripts tab of part a.

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Transposition of formulae

Question by Sanka Balasuriya

Rearranging a formula

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Functions: value of a function 2

Question by steve kilgallon

Calculate the functional value at a point.

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Functions: value of a function

Question by steve kilgallon

Calculate the functional value at a point.

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Introductory ratios and rates

Exam (2 questions) by

Ben Brawn

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APR

Question by

Julie Crowley

A credit card company charges compound interest at x% per month
on unpaid balances.

rebelmaths

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Business Studies Diagnostic

Exam (8 questions) by

Julie Crowley

This is diagnostic test for BS1.

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Question 9 calculations with sequences

Question by Amy Chadwick

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Block sliding down a frictionless slope (with graphic)

Question by Tom Stallard

A block of given mass is sliding down the plane with a given acceration. Find the normal reaction force, the parallel force and the missing value of a and mu.

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inclined plane 1

Question by Amy Chadwick

Finding the acceleration of a particle on an inclined plane which is at an angle to the horizontal. Smooth then with value for coefficient of friction.

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