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4MA1/1FR Jan 2019, Question 3: Constructing Triangles

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Circle with centre O and radius OP shown; measure OP in centimetres, then locate a point Q 2 cm from O with angle POQ a right angle.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Measure the length of the radius OP on the diagram and give it in centimetres.

  1. 1Measure the length of OP on the diagram.
  2. 2Record the measurement as 3.5 cm (accept 3.3 to 3.7 cm).

Answer3.5 (accept 3.3 to 3.7)

Part (b) · 2 marks

Mark and label a point Q that is 2 cm from O, with OP and OQ at right angles.

  1. 1From O, measure 2 cm along a direction perpendicular to OP.
  2. 2Mark this point with a cross (×).
  3. 3Label the point Q.

AnswerQ marked

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