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0580/12 May/Jun 2024, Question 2: Types of Angle

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Using the given diagram of two lines meeting at A, carry out four measuring and drawing tasks involving angle x and line AB.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Find the size of the marked angle x by measuring it.

  1. 1Put the protractor centre on A with zero along one line and read where the other line crosses
  2. 2x = 46°

Answer46°

Part (b) · 1 mark

Determine how long line AB is, giving the answer in millimetres.

  1. 1Place the 0 of the ruler at A and read the mark at B
  2. 2AB = 84 mm

Answer84

Part (c) · 1 mark

Locate and indicate the midpoint M on line AB.

  1. 184 ÷ 2 = 42
  2. 2Mark M on AB 42 mm from A

AnswerMidpoint marked 42 mm along AB from A

Part (d) · 1 mark

Construct a line passing through M at right angles to AB.

  1. 1Use a protractor or set square at M
  2. 2Draw a ruled line through M at 90° to AB

AnswerLine at 90° to AB at M

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