Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 5 May 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)3)2
Answer: a18 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 10, 22, 42, 70, ...
Answer: 4n² + 6 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (3, 4) and radius 9
Answer: (x - 3)² + (y - 4)² = 81 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:2, if the second quantity is 42, what is the first?
Answer: 63 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -14, 40, -21, -21, 12
Answer: 61