4MA1/2HR Jun 2022, Question 12: Similar Triangles
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Use similar triangles formed by two crossing lines and parallel segments AB and DE to find x from 1.2, 2x, 2x + 9 and 6 cm.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 16 ÷ 1.2 = 5
- 25 × 2x = 2x + 9
- 310x = 2x + 9
- 48x = 9
- 5x = 9/8
Answer9/8
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