Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
12th July 2012
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the three angles of triangle OAB are being summed. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/5. Work out r.
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 20 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
- 4Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(72) + sqrt(50), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
- 5Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + 7x + 10)/(x + 2).
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