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0580/12 May/Jun 2021, Question 1: Lines of Symmetry

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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The question, in short

On the given trapezium diagram, add the mirror line about which the shape is symmetric.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 1The trapezium has two equal sloping sides, so the line of symmetry is vertical.
  2. 2Draw a ruled vertical line through the midpoint of the top side and the midpoint of the bottom side.

Answer1 correct line of symmetry

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