Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 7 May 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)2)3
Answer: a12 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 14, 26, 46, 74, ...
Answer: 4n² + 10 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (6, 5) and radius 7
Answer: (x - 6)² + (y - 5)² = 49 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 2:1, if the second quantity is 41, what is the first?
Answer: 82 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -17, 31, 32, -12, -11
Answer: 49