Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

7th December 2021

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

1
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (8 + sqrt(6))(8 - sqrt(6)).
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 4/(x + 5) + 3/(x + 2) as a single fraction.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 16, y = 32. Work out y when x = 49.
4
Finding the Area of Any Triangle3 marks
A triangle has sides of 6 cm and 8 cm and an area of 12.00 cm^2. Work out the acute angle between those two sides, to the nearest degree.
5
Probability 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.

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