AQA AS Paper 1 2023 June — Question 2 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 1 (AS Paper 1)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicIndices and Surds
TypeSimplify algebraic expressions with indices
DifficultyEasy -1.8 This is a straightforward recall question testing basic index laws with negative powers. It requires only one step: applying the rule (a/b)^(-n) = (b/a)^n, then cubing. No problem-solving or multi-step reasoning needed, making it significantly easier than average A-level questions.
Spec1.02a Indices: laws of indices for rational exponents

Identify the expression below which is equivalent to \(\left(\frac{2x}{5}\right)^{-3}\) Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(\frac{8x^3}{125}\) \quad \(\frac{125x^3}{8}\) \quad \(\frac{125}{8x^3}\) \quad \(\frac{8}{125x^3}\)

Question 2:
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2Circles correct answer 1.1b
8 x 3
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Question 2 Total1
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2 | Circles correct answer | 1.1b | B1 | 1 2 5
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Identify the expression below which is equivalent to $\left(\frac{2x}{5}\right)^{-3}$

Circle your answer.
[1 mark]

$\frac{8x^3}{125}$ \quad $\frac{125x^3}{8}$ \quad $\frac{125}{8x^3}$ \quad $\frac{8}{125x^3}$

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