GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Identities and the Identity Symbol Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Identities and the Identity Symbol, with full model answers. Covers distinguishing identities, equations and formulae.
Identities and the Identity Symbol exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Identities and the Identity Symbol
Identities and the Identity Symbol is a Grade 5+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit CCEA GCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Identity True for all values, uses ≡.
- Equation True for certain values.
- Proving Expand and simplify both sides.
Common mistakes in Identities and the Identity Symbol
- Solving an identity.
- Using = where ≡ is needed.
Try two Identities and the Identity Symbol exam-style questions
1. Show that (x + 1)² − x² ≡ 2x + 1. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
x² + 2x + 1 − x² = 2x + 1
2. Is 3(x + 2) = 3x + 6 an identity? (1 mark)
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Yes
Identities and the Identity Symbol FAQs
Which exam boards include Identities and the Identity Symbol?
These questions suit CCEA GCSE.
What grade is Identities and the Identity Symbol in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Identities and the Identity Symbol questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
