a^(m/n): Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focused on understanding and applying fractional indices a^(m/n), suitable for GCSE Foundation students. It covers procedural practice, problem-solving, and real-world applications.
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a^(m/n): Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the value of 8^(2/3).
[2 marks]2.
Simplify the expression: (16)^(3/4).
[2 marks]3.
Express √27 as a fractional index in the form a^(m/n).
[2 marks]4.
Evaluate 125^(3/5).
[2 marks]5.
Construct a triangle with sides of length 8^(1/3), 4, and 2. Use the grid to draw the triangle and label the sides.
[3 marks]6.
Solve for x: x^(3/4) = 16.
[3 marks]7.
A tree grows such that its height after t years is given by h = 5 * t^(1/2). How tall is the tree after 16 years?
[3 marks]8.
Calculate (64)^(2/6).
[2 marks]9.
Express 81^(1/4) as a simplified power of 3.
[2 marks]10.
A calculator shows that 64^(1/3) ≈ 4. About what is 64^(2/3)?
[2 marks]11.
Identify and correct the mistake: Simplify (100)^(1/2) to 10. The student said the answer is 10, is this correct? Explain.
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