Rearranging Formulas Practice Questions

Question 1

2 marks

Do not use a calculator for this question.

Make tt the subject of the formula

M=5t−8M = 5t - 8

Question 2

3 marks

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(a)

Make xx the subject of the formula

y=x3y = \frac{x}{3}

(b)

Make xx the subject of the formula

y=x3+5y = \frac{x}{3} + 5

Question 3

3 marks

Do not use a calculator for this question.

Make mm the subject of the formula

W=5m−23W = \frac{5m - 2}{3}

Question 4

3 marks

Do not use a calculator for this question.

The perimeter, PP cm, of this rectangle is given by the formula

P=2(a+b)P = 2(a + b)

b cma cm

(a)

Make bb the subject of the formula P=2(a+b)P = 2(a + b)

(b)

The perimeter of the rectangle is 2626 cm and a=4a = 4.

Use your answer to part (a) to work out the value of bb.

Question 5

4 marks

Do not use a calculator for this question.

s=v28s = \frac{v^2}{8}

(a)

Make vv the subject of the formula.

(b)

vv is a positive number.

Use your answer to part (a) to complete the table.

ss 22 88
vv