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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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29th January 2025

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

  1. 1
    Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent3 marks

    The point (20, 21) lies on the circle x^2 + y^2 = 841. Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at that point.

  2. 2
    Conditional Probability3 marks

    A bag holds 3 red, 3 blue and 3 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?

  3. 3
    Histograms3 marks

    A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 1.5, one 20 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?

  4. 4
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 18 cm by 24 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  5. 5
    Completing the Square3 marks

    Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 4x - 12.

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