Paper 1 · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 4 exam questions since 2019 Lesson 14 of 23

Algebra 14 – Manipulation of formula

You’ll learn

  • Rearrange a formula by fixing one 'immediate complication' at a time
  • Square or cube both sides to clear roots when changing the subject
  • Clear fractions by multiplying by the denominator, then isolate the target
  • Use DOTS — x² − y² = (x − y)(x + y) — to dodge long expansions

Most recent exam questions

  • 2025 P1 Q10(d)(i)
  • 2024 P1 Q9(c)
  • 2024 P1 Q9(e)
  • 2023 P1 Q1(b)
  • 2019 P1 Q9(a)(ii)
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