GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Algebra: Algebra - Explained

The video tutorial covers an algebra question divided into two parts. Part A focuses on expanding and simplifying expressions with brackets, while Part B deals with simplifying expressions using indices. The tutorial emphasizes key concepts such as expanding brackets, collecting like terms, and applying indices rules. It also highlights the marking scheme for each part, encouraging students to achieve full marks.

What is the result of expanding and simplifying the expression 3(y - 2) + 5(2y + 1)?

• 10y - 5

• 8y + 7

• 15y + 3

• 13y - 1

When expanding the expression 3(y - 2), what is the coefficient of y?

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 3

How do you simplify the expression 5 * 7 * U^2 * U * W^4 * W^3?

• 35U^2W^4

• 35U^2W^7

• 35U^3W^4

• 35U^3W^7

What is the result of multiplying U^2 by U?

• U^1

• U^2

• U^4

• U^3

How many marks are awarded for correctly simplifying the expression involving indices?

• Three marks

• Four marks

• Two marks

• One mark