Writing formulae (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is a formula in mathematics?
What is a formula in mathematics?
A rule showing relationships between quantities
What are the two ways to write formulae?
What are the two ways to write formulae?
Word formula and algebraic formula
When choosing letters for variables, which approach is often recommended?
When choosing letters for variables, which approach is often recommended?
Use the first letter of the quantity
What must you always include when defining each letter in a formula?
What must you always include when defining each letter in a formula?
The units being used
How should be written in a simplified formula?
How should be written in a simplified formula?
For cooking chicken: 25 mins per kg plus 30 mins. If is weight in kg, what is the formula?
For cooking chicken: 25 mins per kg plus 30 mins. If is weight in kg, what is the formula?
Car hire costs £80 plus 50p per mile. What is the correct formula for cost in pounds?
Car hire costs £80 plus 50p per mile. What is the correct formula for cost in pounds?
What is the formula for the perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length ?
What is the formula for the perimeter of a regular hexagon with side length ?
Which is a common mistake when writing formulae?
Which is a common mistake when writing formulae?
Including units in the algebraic part
Why was 50p converted to £0.50 in the car hire formula?
Why was 50p converted to £0.50 in the car hire formula?
To keep all units consistent (pounds)