IGCSE Maths Edexcel B 4MB1

3: Algebra

#3A

The basic processes of algebra

Collecting like terms, using the four operations, the rules of indices, with integers and fractional powers

#3B

The construction, interpretation and use of formulae and their manipulation

To include change of subject of a formula and substitution

#3C

The factorisation of simple algebraic expressions

#3D

Use of the factor theorem

Including application to cubics and factors of the form (ax+b)(ax+b) or (axb)(ax-b)

#3E

Algebraic division of a cubic by a linear factor

#3F

The manipulation of simple algebraic fractions, the denominators being numerical, linear or quadratic

Simple cases involving sum, difference, product and quotient of algebraic fractions

#3G

Solution of equations of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree containing one unknown quantity

*Solution of quadratics to include solution by factorisation, by graph, by completing the square or by formula

Problems that result in the solution of such equations may also be set*

#3H

Solution of linear simultaneous equations in two unknowns

Simple questions may be set requiring the graphical solution of simultaneous linear equations

#3I

Solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns, one equation being linear and the other being quadratic

#3J

Solution of linear inequalities, and the representations of solutions on the number line and two-dimensional space

*Simple questions may be set requiring the graphical solution of simultaneous linear inequalities

No questions will be set on linear programming*

#3K

Solve quadratic inequalities in one unknown and represent the solution set on a number line

#3L

The idea of a sequence

Being able to recognise sequences witha common difference or common integer sequences, and to continue a given sequence

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