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4MA1/2H Jan 2023, Question 10: Pythagoras' Theorem

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 5 marks

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The question, in short

An isosceles triangle has base 24 cm and perimeter 54 cm. Work out its area.

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Solution · 5 marks

  1. 154 − 24 = 30
  2. 230 ÷ 2 = 15
  3. 315² − 12² = 225 − 144 = 81
  4. 4√81 = 9
  5. 50.5 × 24 × 9 = 108

Answer108

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