Grade 8 Mathematics Mid-Year Exam 2023-24
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What is the simplified form of the expression $\frac{x^2y}{-7x^3y^{-2}}$ with positive indices?

  • $-\frac{y^5}{7x^2}$
  • $-\frac{y^3}{7x^5}$ (correct)
  • $-\frac{7y^3}{x}$
  • $-\frac{y^3}{7x}$

When solving the equation $1 + \frac{y}{4} = \frac{y}{3}$, what is the value of y?

  • $12$ (correct)
  • $-4$
  • $0$
  • $-12$

Which of the following represents the factorization of $4a^3 - 12a^2b$?

  • $a(4a^2 - 12b)$
  • $2a(2a^2 - 6ab)$
  • $4a(a^2 - 3b)$
  • $4a^2(a - 3b)$ (correct)

What is the area of a square when the side length is given to be x cm?

<p>$x^2$ cm² (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an equilateral triangle is formed using a wire where each side is 6 cm longer than that of a square, how would you express the side length of the square s in relation to the triangle?

<p>$s + 6$ cm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $343 cm^3$ in scientific notation?

<p>$3.43 × 10^3$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $(a^n + 1)(a^n - 1) = a^{2n} - 1$ prove?

<p>It is a difference of squares. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total loss percentage if the marked price is $400 more than the cost price and the bag is sold at a discount of 25%?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of the expression $(b^2 - 1/2) ÷ (1 - a^2/ab^2) ÷ (b - ab^2)$ after using the factorization from part (a)?

<p>$ rac{b^2}{(b - a)(b + a)}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the equation $3^{3x + 1} = 81$ be rewritten in exponential form to make solving easier?

<p>$3^{3x + 1} = 3^4$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a bedroom contains $3.4 imes 10^9$ dust particles per m³ and the large bedroom has a volume of 120 m³, what is the total number of dust particles in the large bedroom in scientific notation?

<p>$4.08 imes 10^{11}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of the rectangle XABC in terms of height $h$ based on the right-angled triangle XYZ?

<p>$12h$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of the dust particles in the two bedrooms in scientific notation if there are $9.82 imes 10^{10}$ dust particles in the small bedroom and each dust particle weighs $7.53 imes 10^{-10}$ g?

<p>$8.81 imes 10^{-1}$ g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the equation $9(3^{2x}) - 80(3^{3x+1}) - 81 = 0$, which value of $x$ is a valid solution?

<p>$1$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the statement $ax^2 + bx ext{ is less than or equal to } rac{b^2}{4a}$ demonstrating when a < 0?

<p>The function is bounded above. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct simplification of the expression $\frac{a}{a + b} + \frac{b}{a - b}$?

<p>$\frac{2a}{a^2 - b^2}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $\frac{a - b}{a + b}$ if $\frac{a}{a + b} + \frac{b}{a - b} = \frac{5}{4}$?

<p>$\frac{3}{4}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the equation $(x − p)(x − q)(x − r) = 0$, which of the following represents the roots?

<p>$x = p, x = q, x = r$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $x + y + z = 3$ and $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1}{3}$, which statement must be true?

<p>At least one of $x$, $y$, or $z$ must equal 3. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of rectangle PABC if its dimensions are represented by $x$?

<p>$x^2$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the area of rectangle PABC is 18 cm², what is the value of $CR$ if the area can be expressed as $\text{length} \times \text{width}$?

<p>$6$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following values satisfies the equation $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1}{3}$ if $x + y + z = 3$?

<p>$x = 1, y = 1, z = 1$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $xyz = a(yz + xz + xy)$ demonstrate about the relationship between $x$, $y$, $z$, and $a$?

<p>It illustrates a proportional relationship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simplify x²y/-7x³y⁻²

Express the expression x²y/-7x³y⁻² with positive indices.

Solve 1+y/4 = y/3

Find the value of y that satisfies the equation 1 + y/4 = y/3.

Prove (aⁿ+1)(aⁿ-1)=a²ⁿ-1 for a≠0

Show that the product of (aⁿ+1) and (aⁿ-1) equals a²ⁿ-1 when a is not zero

Simplify 2aⁿ/(a²ⁿ-1)(aⁿ-1)

Reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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Factorise 4a³-12a²b

Write the expression as a product of its factors.

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Factorise 4a³-12a²b-ab²+3b³

Write the expression as a product of its factors.

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Find A and B in (x-2)(x²+5x-1) = Bx(x+1)² - 7x(x+A) + A

Determine the values of constants A and B in the given equation.

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Area of the square given equilateral triangle and same wire length

Calculate the area of a square when the length of its side is related to an equilateral triangle with same wire length.

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Area of a rectangle

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width.

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Solving a quadratic equation

To find the values of x that make the quadratic equation equal zero.

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Simplifying a fraction

reducing the fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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Finding an algebraic fraction

Find the answer that satisfy the condition to the equation.

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Multiple Choice Questions

Questions with several possible answers; one correct

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Quadratic equation

An equation with an x² term.

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Mid-year examination

An exam that is given in the middle of a term (school year).

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Mathematics

The science of numbers, quantities, and forms.

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Factorizing $b-ab^2$

Factoring out the common factor 'b' results in b(1-ab).

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Solving $3^{3x+1} = 81$

Rewrite 81 as $3^4$, then equate exponents to solve for x: 3x+1 = 4. x = 1.

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Scientific Notation for Dust Particles

Expressing a very large or very small number using powers of 10. (e.g., 3.4 x 10^9).

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Area of a rectangle XABC

Area = width × height.

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Solving an equation with $3^{2x}$ and $3^{3x+1}$

Use properties of exponents to simplify the equation and then solve for x.

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Finding BC in terms of h

Proportions within a right triangle to determine lengths. XZ/CZ = YX/BC

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Proportions in similar triangles

Corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion.

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Finding BC in terms of x (Similar triangles)

Apply the concept of similar triangles. CR/PR = BC/QP

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Study Notes

2023-24 Mid-Year Examination - Grade 8 Mathematics

  • Examination Structure:

    • Part I: Conventional Questions (100 marks) - 1 hour 40 minutes.
    • Part II: Multiple Choice Questions (36 marks) - 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Instructions:

    • Write name, class, and class number.
    • Answer the questions in the allotted spaces.
    • Show all working clearly.
    • The diagrams provided are not necessarily drawn to scale.
    • Measurements are not solutions unless explicitly stated.
    • Numerical answers should be exact unless otherwise specified.
    • HKEAA-approved calculators allowed (or non-CAS version of TI-nspire calculators).

Instructions (Part II-Multiple Choice)

  • Time Allotted: 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Number of Questions: 36, each with equal marks.
  • Answering Method: Mark answers on a separate answer sheet using pencil (only).
  • Answer Sheet: Write name, class, and class number on both the question booklet and the answer sheet.

Instructions (General)

  • Figures and Diagrams: Diagrams are not drawn to scale. Measurements are not solutions unless indicated otherwise.
  • Best Answer: Select only the best possible option or answer for each question.

Additional Notes

  • The provided document is a question paper. The solutions for the questions are not included.
  • Examination dates are not specified.
  • The complete examination consists of 2 parts.

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