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Algebraic manipulation: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions

Algebraic manipulation (C2.2, Core) is part of Algebra and graphs (Core). STEM Exam Builder holds 188 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 11 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.

What it covers

The questions are sorted into 13 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:

• Collect terms in one variable
• Collect terms in two variables
• Simplify an algebraic perimeter
• Expand two monic linear brackets
• Expand and collect two variables
• Expand brackets with a variable multiplier
• Factor out a coefficient and variable
• Factor out a numerical common factor
• Factor out a single variable
• Factor out the highest common monomial
• Expand a bracket with a positive multiplier
• Expand two non-monic linear brackets
• Factor out a common bracket

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Questions by level

Each question carries a level, C, B or A: the grade it is pitched at.

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Try sample questions

These questions are in the sample set anyone can open in the builder without an account. Each opens with its mark scheme on the flip side.

• Sample question 1
• Sample question 2
• Sample question 3

The link opens the builder on Algebraic manipulation, Paper 1. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.