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Deriving and Using Formulae

The document provides exercises on deriving and using mathematical formulae, including calculating areas, perimeters, and total values based on given variables. It includes examples such as finding the area of a shape made from a square and rectangle, calculating the perimeter of a rectangle, and determining ticket sales values. Additionally, it covers rearranging formulas to solve for unknown variables and includes practice exercises for further understanding.

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Deriving and Using Formulae

The document provides exercises on deriving and using mathematical formulae, including calculating areas, perimeters, and total values based on given variables. It includes examples such as finding the area of a shape made from a square and rectangle, calculating the perimeter of a rectangle, and determining ticket sales values. Additionally, it covers rearranging formulas to solve for unknown variables and includes practice exercises for further understanding.

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Deriving and

Using Formulae
Try This!
 The diagram shows a shape made from a
square and a rectangle.

• Write a formula for the area (A) of


the shape.
• Work out A when a = 6, b = 3 and
c = 4.5 𝑎
• Show that you can rearrange your 𝑐
formula to give
• Work out a when A = 80, b = 8,
𝑏 𝑎
and c = 2.
Using Formulae
1. The perimeter of a rectangle can be found using the
formula
 Find the perimeter if and .

𝑷 =𝟐 𝒍 +𝟐 𝒘
𝑷 =𝟐(𝟖)+ 𝟐(𝟒)
𝑷 =𝟏𝟔 +𝟖
𝑷 =𝟐𝟒
Using Formulae
1. The final speed of a car is and can be calculated
using the formula

 where is the initial speed, is the acceleration and is the


time taken.
 Find the if , and .
𝒗 =𝒖+ 𝒂𝒕
𝒗 =𝟒 +𝟐(𝟏𝟎)
𝒗 =𝟒 +𝟐𝟎
𝒗=𝟐𝟒 𝒎/𝒔
Deriving Formulae
1. An emergency engineer charges a basic fee of $20,
plus $8 per hour, when repairing central heating
systems. Find a formula for calculating the
engineer’s charge.
Deriving Formulae
2. Three consecutive numbers are to be added.
a. If x is the smallest number, what are the other
two?
b. Write a formula for the total, T, of the three
numbers.
Deriving Formulae
3. Tickets for a school concert are sold at $3 for
adults and $2 for children.
a. If p adults and q children buy tickets,
write a formula for the value, T, of the
tickets sales.
b. Find the total value of the ticket sales if p
= 50 and q = 20.
Deriving Formulae
4. Amy is x years old. Ben is 2 years older than
Amy. Alice is six years younger than Amy.
a. Write an expression for Ben’s age and
Alice’s age in terms of x.
b. Write a formula for the total age, T, of
Amy, Ben, and Alice.
c. Rearrange your formula in part B to make
x the subject.
Changing the Subject
 Rearrange the following formula to make x the
subject.
Changing the Subject
 Rearrange the following formula to make x the
subject.
Changing the Subject
 Rearrange the following formula to make x the
subject.
Practice Exercise
 Find the value of the unknown variable in each
formula.

Find x if y = - Find c if x = 2
Find x if y = 5
11 and y = -5
Try This!
 The diagram shows a shape made from a
square and a rectangle.

• Write a formula for the area (A) of


the shape.
• Work out A when a = 6, b = 3 and
c = 4.5 𝑎
• Show that you can rearrange your 𝑐
formula to give
• Work out a when A = 80, b = 8,
𝑏 𝑎
and c = 2.

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