Higher Plus
28th August 1986
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/28. Work out r.
- 3Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 4Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(80) + sqrt(45), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
- 5Quadratic Simultaneous Equations3 marks
Solve x^2 + y^2 = 100 and y = x + 2 simultaneously.
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