Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

23rd July 2010

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

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is being found. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/5. Work out r.
3
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 2, one 25 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
4
Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 20/sqrt(2), giving your answer in its simplest form.
5
Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 16x - 3.

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