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0580/13 May/Jun 2022, Question 2: Measuring and Drawing Lines and Angles

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Using the given diagram of line segment AB, measure its length in millimetres, mark its midpoint M, and construct a perpendicular line through M.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Measure the length of line AB in millimetres.

  1. 1Measure with a ruler: AB = 86 mm

Answer86 (accept 84 to 88)

Part (b) · 1 mark

Mark the midpoint M on line AB.

  1. 1Midpoint is 86 ÷ 2 = 43 mm from A: mark M 4.3 cm from A

AnswerPoint marked at 4.3 cm from A

Part (c) · 1 mark

Draw a line through M perpendicular to AB.

  1. 1Using a protractor or set square, rule a line through M at 90° to AB

AnswerRuled line through M perpendicular to AB

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