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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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19th May 2024

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

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    x = 148 and y = 24, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

  2. 2
    Completing the Square3 marks

    Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 10x - 14.

  3. 3
    Velocity Time Graphs2 marks

    A train slows steadily from 30 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides of 11 cm and 16 cm with an angle of 86° between them. Work out the third side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Conditional Probability3 marks

    A bag holds 4 red, 4 blue and 2 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?

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