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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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28th April 2020

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Surds3 marks

    Expand and simplify (7 + sqrt(7))(7 - sqrt(7)).

  2. 2
    Iteration3 marks

    Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (3x(n) + 5) with x(0) = 3. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.

  3. 3
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 2, y = 108. Work out y when x = 6.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides 16 cm, 8 cm and 11 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 16 cm side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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