Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

7th September 2006

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

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/10. Work out r.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 10 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?
3
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(18) + sqrt(72), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
4
Factorising Harder Quadratics3 marks
Solve 12x^2 - x - 6 = 0.
5
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 24 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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