0580/11 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 4: Constructing Triangles
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Using ruler and compasses only, construct triangle PQR with PR = 5 cm and QR = 4 cm on the given side PQ, keeping all construction arcs visible.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Set compasses to 5 cm, put the point on P and draw an arc
- 2Set compasses to 4 cm, put the point on Q and draw an arc crossing the first
- 3The arcs meet at R; rule PR and QR, leaving the arcs
AnswerCorrect triangle with correct arcs
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