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4MA1/1FR Jan 2021, Question 3: Quadrilateral Properties

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

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The question, in short

A quadrilateral is shown with an angle labelled x. Identify its name, measure x, mark parallel sides, and count right angles.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Give the mathematical name for the quadrilateral shown.

  1. 1The shape has exactly one pair of parallel sides
  2. 2A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides is a Trapezium

AnswerTrapezium

Part (b) · 1 mark

Use a protractor to find the size of angle x.

  1. 1Measure the angle marked x using a protractor.
  2. 2Read the value within the acceptable range of 40 to 44 degrees.
  3. 3Record 42 as the measured angle.

Answer42 (accept 40 to 44)

Part (c) · 1 mark

Add arrows (>>) to show two sides that are parallel.

  1. 1Identify the pair of parallel sides in the trapezium.
  2. 2Mark both lines with arrows (>>).

AnswerArrows (>>) drawn on the one pair of parallel sides of the trapezium

Part (d) · 1 mark

State how many of the four angles are right angles.

  1. 1Examine each of the four angles in the quadrilateral.
  2. 2Determine which angles are 90°.
  3. 3Count the number of right angles.
  4. 4There are 2 right angles.

Answer2

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