Daily Practice

Higher Plus

9th May 1978

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

1
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (4 + sqrt(2))(4 - sqrt(2)).
2
Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks
Make x the subject of 7x + 8 = y(x + 8).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 81. Work out y when x = 5.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 9 cm, 11 cm and 14 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 9 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/13. Work out n.

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