Daily Practice

Higher Plus

10th August 1978

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is being found. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/5. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 10-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(80) + sqrt(80), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
5
Transforming Graphs y=f(x)3 marks
The point (-2, -2) lies on y = f(x). Write down its image on y = -f(x).

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