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Essential Geometry and Algebra Formulas

The document contains a comprehensive list of mathematical formulas for calculating areas, volumes, and surface areas of various geometric shapes, along with examples of mathematical problems and their solutions. It includes topics such as inequalities, triangle construction, probability, statistics, and investment calculations. Additionally, it features exercises related to geometry, algebra, and functions, aimed at assessing mathematical understanding.

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Essential Geometry and Algebra Formulas

The document contains a comprehensive list of mathematical formulas for calculating areas, volumes, and surface areas of various geometric shapes, along with examples of mathematical problems and their solutions. It includes topics such as inequalities, triangle construction, probability, statistics, and investment calculations. Additionally, it features exercises related to geometry, algebra, and functions, aimed at assessing mathematical understanding.

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List of formulas

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Area, A, of triangle, base b, height h. A = 2 bh

Area, A, of circle of radius r. A = rr 2

Circumference, C, of circle of radius r. C = 2rr

Curved surface area, A, of cylinder of radius r, height h. A = 2rrh

Curved surface area, A, of cone of radius r, sloping edge l. A = rrl

Surface area, A, of sphere of radius r. A = 4rr 2

Volume, V, of prism, cross-sectional area A, length l. V = Al

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Volume, V, of pyramid, base area A, height h. V = 3 Ah

Volume, V, of cylinder of radius r, height h. V = rr 2 h

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Volume, V, of cone of radius r, height h. V = 3 rr 2 h

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Volume, V, of sphere of radius r. V = 3 rr 3

-b ! b 2 - 4ac
For the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0, x= 2a

For the triangle shown,

A a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 - 2bc cos A
c b
1
Area = 2 ab sin C

B a C

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1 Write down the integer values of x that satisfy the inequality –2 ⩽ x < 2.

............................................... [2]

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P

In triangle PQR, QR = 10 cm and PR = 11 cm.

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Using a ruler and compasses only, construct triangle PQR.
The line PQ has been drawn for you. [2]

3 Simplify.
(x8y7) ÷ (x–1y3)

............................................... [2]

4 f(x) = 3x – 5
The domain of f(x) is {–3, 0, 2}.

Find the range of f(x).

{ ........................................... } [2]

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North

North

Two towns, A and B, are shown on a map.


The scale of the map is 1 cm to 3 km.

(a) Find the actual distance between A and B.

.......................................... km [1]

(b) Measure the bearing of B from A.

............................................... [1]

(c) Calculate the bearing of A from B.


You must show all your working.

............................................... [2]

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6 A solid metal cuboid has a volume of 600 cm3.

(a) The base of the cuboid is 10 cm by 12 cm.

Calculate the height of the cuboid.

.......................................... cm [2]

(b) The solid metal cuboid is melted and made into 1120 spheres, each with radius 0.45 cm.

Find the volume of metal not used in making these spheres.

......................................... cm3 [2]

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7 On any day the probability that it rains is .
3
3
When it rains the probability that Amira goes fishing is 5 .
3
When it does not rain the probability that Amira goes fishing is .
4

(a) In a period of 60 days on how many days is it expected to rain?

............................................... [1]

(b) Complete the tree diagram.

Rain Fishing

3 Yes
5

Yes
1
3

................ No

Yes
................

................ No

................ No
[2]

(c) Find the probability that on any day Amira goes fishing.

............................................... [3]

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8
y
8

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 x

(a) On the grid, draw the lines y = x and x + y = 7 . [3]

(b) Region R satisfies the three inequalities y ⩾ 0 , y ⩽ x and x + y ⩾ 7 .


On the grid, label the region R. [1]

8
NOT TO
Speed SCALE
(m/s)

0
0 Time (seconds) 10 13

The diagram shows the speed–time graph of part of a car journey.

(a) Find the deceleration of the car between 10 and 13 seconds.

........................................ m/s2 [1]

(b) Calculate the total distance travelled during the 13 seconds.

............................................ m [2]
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10 Factorise.
2x + 6 – 3xy – 9y

............................................... [2]

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A B

n( ) = 20, n(A ∪ B)′ = 3, n(A) = 10 and n(B) = 13.


The Venn diagram shows some of this information.

Find

(a) n(A ∩ B)

............................................... [2]

(b) n(A′ ∩ B) .

............................................... [1]

12 The height, h cm, of each of 100 students is measured.


The table shows the results.

Height (h cm) 100 < h ⩽ 150 150 < h ⩽ 160 160 < h ⩽ 165 165 < h ⩽ 185
Frequency 7 30 41 22

Calculate an estimate of the mean.

.......................................... cm [4]

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D

NOT TO
15 cm
SCALE

A C
62°

12 cm
14 cm

The diagram shows a quadrilateral, ABCD, formed from two triangles, ABC and ACD.
ABC is a right-angled triangle.

(a) Calculate angle BAC.

Angle BAC = .............................................. [2]

(b) Calculate BD.

BD = ......................................... cm [4]

(c) Calculate the shortest distance from D to AC.

.......................................... cm [3]

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14 (a) Hong has $4000 to invest.


She invests $2000 at a rate of 2.5% per year simple interest.
She also invests $2000 at a rate of 2% per year compound interest.

(i) Find the value of each investment at the end of 8 years.

Simple interest investment $ ....................................................

Compound interest investment $ ....................................................


[5]

(ii) Find the overall percentage increase in the $4000 investment at the end of 8 years.

............................................ % [2]

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(iii) Find the number of complete years it takes for the compound interest investment of $2000 to
become greater than $2500.

............................................... [3]

(b) Alain invests $5000 at a rate of r% per year compound interest.


At the end of 15 years, the value of the investment is $7566.

Find the value of r.

r = .............................................. [3]

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15 y= u2x

(a) Find the value of y when u = 7 and x = 25.

y = .............................................. [2]

(b) Rearrange the formula to write x in terms of u and y.

x = .............................................. [2]

16 A is the point (7, 2) and B is the point (−5, 8).

(a) Calculate the length of AB.

............................................... [3]

(b) Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to AB and that passes through the point (−1, 3).
Give your answer in the form y = mx + c .

y = .............................................. [4]

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17
18 cm
x° NOT TO
SCALE

13 cm

The area of the triangle is 50 cm2.

Calculate the value of sin x.

sin x = .............................................. [2]

18 Solve.
3y 3
− =
2y 1 4

y = .............................................. [3]

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19 The cross-section of a prism is an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm.


The length of the prism is 20 cm.

Calculate the total surface area of the prism.

......................................... cm2 [4]

dy
20 y = 2xk + ux7 and = 18xk–1 + 21x6
dx
Find the value of k and the value of u.

k = ....................................................

u = ....................................................
[2]

21 Simplify.
5p 2 − 20p
2p 2 − 32

............................................... [3]

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22 The diagram shows triangle OPT.

K NOT TO
t SCALE
L

O P
p

In the diagram OT = t and OP = p.


OK : KT = 2 : 1 and TL : LP = 2 : 1.

(a) Find, in terms of t and p, in its simplest form

(i) PL

............................................... [2]
(ii) KL.

............................................... [2]

(b) KL is extended to the point M.


2 4
KM = − t + p.
3 3

Show that M lies on OP extended.

[2]

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23 Serge walks 7.9 km, correct to the nearest 100 metres.


The walk takes 133 minutes, correct to the nearest minute.

Calculate the maximum possible average speed of Serge’s walk.


Give your answer in kilometres/hour.

....................................... km/h [3]

24 The straight line y = 2x + 1 intersects the curve y = x2 + 3x – 4 at the points A and B.

Find the coordinates of A and B.


Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

A ( .................... , .................... )

B ( .................... , .................... )
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