| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C1 (Core Mathematics 1) |
| Marks | 4 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Indices and Surds |
| Type | Evaluate numerical powers |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a very basic indices question testing only fundamental recall: negative powers and simple algebraic division. Both parts are single-step calculations with no problem-solving required, making it significantly easier than average A-level content. |
| Spec | 1.02a Indices: laws of indices for rational exponents |
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\item Find the value of $8^{-1}$. [2]
\item Simplify $\frac{15x^4}{3x}$. [2]
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\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C1 Q2 [4]}}