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4MA1/2F Jun 2024, Question 21: Choosing the Right Trigonometric Ratio

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Using the right-angled triangle ABC with angle BAC = 34° and AC = 6.5 cm, work out the length BC = x, giving the answer to one decimal place.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1sin34 = x / 6.5
  2. 2x = 6.5 × sin34
  3. 3x = 6.5 × 0.5592
  4. 4x = 3.6

Answer3.6

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