Daily Practice

Higher Plus

27th May 1986

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

1
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (8 + sqrt(3))(8 - sqrt(3)).
2
Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 6x - 1.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 32 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 9 cm, 16 cm and 16 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 9 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 1/3. Work out n.

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