Class 9 Mathematics FA-3 Model Question Paper 2025–26

(AP SCERT | Formative Assessment-3)

Examination Details

  • Class: IX
  • Subject: Mathematics
  • Assessment: FA-3 / Self Assessment-3
  • Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Maximum Marks: 35

Section – A

Multiple Choice Questions

(15 × 1 = 15 Marks)

Choose the correct answer.

  1. The value of (2x+3)(x+5)(2x + 3) – (x + 5)(2x+3)−(x+5) is
    A) x2x – 2x−2
    B) x+8x + 8x+8
    C) 2x22x – 22x−2
    D) x+2x + 2x+2
  2. The zero of the polynomial x7x – 7x−7 is
    A) 0
    B) 7
    C) –7
    D) 1
  3. Which of the following is a linear equation in one variable?
    A) x2=4x^2 = 4x2=4
    B) 2x+3=02x + 3 = 02x+3=0
    C) xy=5xy = 5xy=5
    D) x2+y=1x^2 + y = 1x2+y=1
  4. The degree of the polynomial 5x3+2x5x^3 + 2x5×3+2x is
    A) 1
    B) 2
    C) 3
    D) 5
  5. The value of 49\sqrt{49}49​ is
    A) –7
    B) 0
    C) 7
    D) 14
  6. The point (0, –3) lies on
    A) x-axis
    B) y-axis
    C) origin
    D) neither axis
  7. If the perimeter of a square is 24 cm, its side is
    A) 4 cm
    B) 6 cm
    C) 8 cm
    D) 12 cm
  8. Which of the following is a rational number?
    A) 2\sqrt{2}2​
    B) π\piπ
    C) 35\frac{3}{5}53​
    D) 5\sqrt{5}5​
  9. The area of a rectangle of length 8 cm and breadth 5 cm is
    A) 13 sq cm
    B) 40 sq cm
    C) 26 sq cm
    D) 80 sq cm
  10. If x=2x = 2x=2, then the value of 3x13x – 13x−1 is
    A) 3
    B) 4
    C) 5
    D) 6
  11. The additive identity is
    A) 1
    B) –1
    C) 0
    D) 10
  12. The value of 707^070 is
    A) 0
    B) 1
    C) 7
    D) –1
  13. A triangle with all sides equal is called
    A) scalene
    B) isosceles
    C) right-angled
    D) equilateral
  14. The sum of angles of a triangle is
    A) 90°
    B) 180°
    C) 270°
    D) 360°
  15. Which of the following is an integer?
    A) 12\frac{1}{2}21​
    B) –3
    C) 2.5
    D) 3\sqrt{3}3​

Section – B

Very Short Answer Questions

(2 × 2 = 4 Marks)

  1. Find the value of xxx if 2x+5=132x + 5 = 132x+5=13.
  2. Write any two properties of addition of integers.

Section – C

Short Answer Questions

(2 × 4 = 8 Marks)

  1. Simplify:

(3x+4)+(2x6)(3x + 4) + (2x – 6)(3x+4)+(2x−6)

  1. Find the area of a triangle whose base is 10 cm and height is 8 cm.

Section – D

Long Answer Question

(1 × 8 = 8 Marks)

  1. Solve the following equation and verify the solution:

5x3=2x+65x – 3 = 2x + 65x−3=2x+6


Answer Key (Section A)

  1. A
  2. B
  3. B
  4. C
  5. C
  6. B
  7. B
  8. C
  9. B
  10. C
  11. C
  12. B
  13. D
  14. B
  15. B

Sections B, C, D:
Marks should be awarded based on correct method and final answer as per FA-3 guidelines.