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0580/13 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 1: Measuring and Drawing Lines and Angles

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Given a straight line AB, find its length in centimetres and construct a second line running alongside it.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Use a ruler to determine how long AB is, giving the value in cm.

  1. 1Place the ruler's 0 mark at A and read the scale at B
  2. 2AB = 5.6 cm

Answer5.6 (accept 5.4 to 5.8)

Part (b) · 1 mark

Add a line on the page that stays the same distance from AB throughout.

  1. 1Use a ruler and set square: slide the set square along the ruler from AB
  2. 2Draw a ruled line that stays the same distance from AB all along, so it never meets AB

AnswerRuled line parallel to AB

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