Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

19th April 2016

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

1
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (9 + sqrt(7))(9 - sqrt(7)).
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 5x - 24)/(x - 8).
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 24 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 10 cm, 8 cm and 9 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 10 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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