Daily Practice

Higher Plus

18th June 1959

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(18) + sqrt(2), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence -1, 7, 21, 41, ...
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 18 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 15 cm, 6 cm and 14 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 15 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/8. Work out n.

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