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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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5th July 2002

5 questions · 14 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 two tangents are drawn to a circle from the same external point. State the reason being quoted.

  2. 2
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 10 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 28/45. Work out r.

  3. 3
    Histograms3 marks

    A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 5 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?

  4. 4
    Surds3 marks

    Rationalise the denominator of 27/sqrt(3), giving your answer in its simplest form.

  5. 5
    Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks

    Make x the subject of 5x + 7 = y(x + 7).

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