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Algebraic manipulation: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) practice questions

Algebraic manipulation (E2.2, Extended) is part of Algebra and graphs (Extended). STEM Exam Builder holds 63 past-paper questions on it for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), from papers set between 2010 and 2025, each with its mark scheme. 6 of them are in the sample set visitors can open in the builder.

What it covers

The questions are sorted into 12 skills; you can tick single skills in the builder:

• Completing the square with an even linear coefficient
• Completing the square with an odd linear coefficient
• Expand three linear brackets
• Factorise four terms into two brackets
• Group four terms with a constant term
• Factorise a nonmonic quadratic with a negative constant
• Quadratic equation from a vertex
• Expand squared binomials in a proof
• Common factor then difference of two squares
• Difference of two squares with two variables
• Factorise a monic quadratic with negative constant
• Factorise a monic quadratic, positive constant

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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 2. Visitors can browse the sample set; building and downloading a paper needs a plan.