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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.

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1st July 1997

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

  1. 1
    Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks

    In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a radius is drawn to the midpoint of a chord. State the reason being quoted.

  2. 2
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 11 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 36/55. Work out r.

  3. 3
    Histograms2 marks

    On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?

  4. 4
    Surds3 marks

    Expand and simplify (4 + sqrt(2))(4 - sqrt(2)).

  5. 5
    Algebraic Fractions3 marks

    Write 5/(x - 1) + 2/(x + 6) as a single fraction.

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