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BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
For a Greater Tomorrow
TERM 1 EXAMINATION
2023/2024 Session
Class: Year 8
Subject: Mathematics
Time: 1 Hour: 10 Minutes
Surname:
(Block Letters, please)
First Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Please read this information before the examination starts
This examination lasts for 1hr 10 minutes.
o Answer all questions
o Calculator is not allowed for this examination
o The number of marks is given in brackets () at the end of each question or part
question.
For marker’s use only
Total Mark: /60
2023/2024
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1. Here is a formula. a=2 b−c
Find the value of a when
(a) b = 11 and c = 3
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(b) b = 12 and c = −4
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3. In the given figure, calculate the missing angles x and y
Answer:
X=……………………… [1]
Reason:
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Y=……………………… [1]
Reason:
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5. Diagram NOT accurately drawn
A
8 cm
6 cm
B C
10 cm
ABC is a [Link] = 8 cm. AC = 6 cm. BC = 10 cm.
(a) Use ruler and compasses to construct an accurate drawing of triangle ABC.
The line BC has been drawn for you.
You must show all your construction lines.
B C
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(b) Measure angle BAC …………….…. [1]
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8.
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10. (a) Complete the table of values for y = 3x + 1
x –2 –1 0 1 2 3
y –5 1
[2]
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 3x + 1
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–2 –1 O 1 2 3 x
–2
–4
–6
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11. (a.) Work out the size of an exterior angle of a regular pentagon.
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(b.) Work out the size of an interior angle of a regular pentagon.
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(c.) The size of each exterior angle in a regular polygon is 20°. Work out how many sides the
polygon has.
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(d.) ABCDE is a pentagon. Calculate the missing angle x.
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4x 2 12
12. Using the information 5 x 5 = 5 calculate the value of x.
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14. Katie measures the mass of 15 different cherries. Here are her results in grams.
10, 12, 9, 11, 9, 6, 15, 12, 13, 11, 11, 10, 12, 11, 14
Use her results to find
(a) the range
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(b) the mode
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15.
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11
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