Daily Practice

Higher Plus

27th June 1963

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(18) + sqrt(98), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
2
Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 - 2x + 3 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 25. Work out y when x = 5.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 11 cm, 11 cm and 10 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 11 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 6/11. Work out n.

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