9 Maths Exam Cheat Sheet
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Algebra Vocabulary Powers Rules
Terms A term is separated by a + or - sign p4 means p multiplied by itself four times p4
E.g: 5x-3y+2 =pXpXpXp
There are 3 terms in this equation: Simplify as powers and then multiply by xXxXyXy
5x, -3y and 2 each other = x2y2
Coeffi‐ The number in front.
When multiplying expressions with the x2 X x5
cient E.g: In the term 5y, y's coefficient is 5
same base (letter), we add the powers. = x2+5
Constant Constant is the single number which does not have any =x7
letters or numbers attached to it.
When dividing expressions with the 20x4 ÷ 10x
Like Terms including exactly the same letter or combination of same base, we can subtract the powers. = 20x4-1 ÷ 10
terms letters.
=2x3
E.g: 6p, 8p and 5p are like terms
ab, 10ab and -2ab are like terms
Expanding
Unlike Terms which have different letters or combination of
Multiply each term in the brackets by the outside term.
terms letters.
Then add together and simplify.
E.g: 3x and 3y are unlike terms
Examples:
Simplifying Expressions 8(c + d - e) 4x(2x - 5)
=8Xc+8Xd-8Xe =(4x X 2x) + (4x X -5)
Rule Example
=8c + 8d - 8e =8x2 - 20x
Any numbers in the expression are multiplied. 5 X 6x = 30x
Numbers are placed in front of letters when multip‐ x X 3y = 3xy Factorising
lying.
1) Find the Highest Common Factor (number that divides in all terms
If there is more than one letter they are written in 2q X 7p = 14pq equally) of all terms. Write this outside the brackets.
alphabetical order.
2) Divide each term by the HCF, putting result in the brackets.
Numbers can be multiplied separately, then 6p X 3p
Note: The HCF could be a number or a letter.
multiply letters. =6X3XpXp
=18p2
Factorising Example
Like terms can be grouped together and then Simplify:
added or 2x + y - x + 8y
subtracted. =(2x - x) + (y +
Remember, the + and - signs go with 8y)
the terms on their right. = x + 9y
Examples - Simplifying
Solving Equations
The goal of solving an equation is to get the letter term on the left of
the = sign and the number/value on the right.
Remember if a number or term is moved across the equals, then
you must use the opposite operation.
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9 Maths Exam Cheat Sheet
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Solving Examples Calculating a Fraction or Percentage of an amount
If calculating a fraction or percentage of an amount, multiply the
amount by the fraction or percentage.
For example:
25% of $250 = $250 X 25% = $62.50
1/3 of 300 = 300 X 1/3 = 100
Measurement - Converting Length Units
Measurement - Converting Mass/Weight Units
Measurement - Converting Capacity Units
Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Percentages To convert, write the percentage as a fraction
represent an out of 100.
amount out of 100 E.g: 65% = 65/100
This can then be simplified by dividing both
Measurement - Converting Volume Units
numbers by their HCF.
65/100 = 13/20
(HCF of 65 and 100 is 5)
Decimals ↔ Decimal to Percentage:
Percentages Divide % by 100 (or move decimal point to
Measurement - Converting Volume and Capacity
the left by two places)
65% = 65 ÷ 100 = 0.65
Percentage to Decimal:
Multiply the decimal by 100 (or move decimal
point to the right by two places)
0.74 = 0.74 * 100 = 74% Statistics - Calculations
Fractions to Divide the numerator by the denominator:
decimals 2/3 = 2 ÷ 3 = 0.33333
Decimals to Take the decimal as an amount out of 10,
fractions 100, 100 etc depending on how many decimal
places:
0.65 = 65/100 (2dp)
0.625 = 625/1000 (3dp)
From here you may be able to simplify further
using HCF
Statistics - Example
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Statistics - Dot Plot/Box and Whisker
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