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HSC HSC Mathematics Standard 2 · 2024 content registry · first HSC 2027

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3 deterministic examples

Algebra questions with worked solutions

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Worked example 1

2 marksstd2-a1-2
Linear equation Solve for xx.
Part a · 2 marks

2x=(x)/(2)+62x = (x)/(2) + 6

Worked solution

Answer: 4

  1. Algebra: 3 x
  2. Linear Equation: 4

Catalog reference: std2_asc25_solve_linear_equation · seed 41001

Worked example 2

2 marksstd2-a1-1
Rearranging a formula Make yy the subject of x=sqrt(4y−1)x = sqrt(4y - 1).
Part a · 2 marks

Give yy in terms of xx.

Worked solution

Answer: (x^2 + 1) / 4

  1. Inverse Operation: x^2
  2. Rearrange Formula: (x^2 + 1) / 4

Catalog reference: std2_asc25_rearrange_square_root_formula · seed 41001

Worked example 3

2 marksstd2-a1-2
Substitution into a formula For d=20t+at2d=20t+at^2, calculate dd when t=−4t=-4 and a=5a=5.
Part a · 2 marks

Evaluate dd.

Worked solution

Answer: 0

  1. Formula Substitution: 0
  2. Arithmetic: 0

Catalog reference: std2_cssa25_formula_substitution · seed 41001

Content mapping and common errors

Algebra content identifiers

MS-A1

Formulae and Equations

Use algebraic expressions and formulae to model and solve practical problems, including substitution, rearranging and solving equations.

Common student mistakes
  • ·Forgetting to apply order of operations when substituting negative values
  • ·Errors when rearranging formulae with fractions or squares
  • ·Misidentifying the subject of a formula
MS-A2

Linear Relationships

Construct and interpret straight-line graphs to model and solve practical problems, including gradient and intercepts.

Common student mistakes
  • ·Confusing gradient formula — dividing run by rise instead of rise by run
  • ·Misreading the y-intercept from a table
  • ·Not labelling axes or units on graphs
MS-A4

Types of Relationships

Model and solve problems using exponential and reciprocal functions and their graphs; identify key features.

Common student mistakes
  • ·Confusing exponential growth with linear growth on a graph
  • ·Not recognising asymptotes in hyperbolic/reciprocal functions

Source and methodology

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