Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
13th April 2014
- 1Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 10x - 7.
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 2, y = 28. Work out the positive value of x when y = 175.
- 3Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
- 4Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 12 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 14/33. Work out r.
- 5Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 25 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?
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