Daily Practice

Higher Plus

12th May 1966

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

1
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(27) + sqrt(12), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 2/(x + 3) + 5/(x - 6) as a single fraction.
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 17 cm, 12 cm and 14 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 17 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/13. Work out n.

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