ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4

(a(i)) Construct a triangle ABC where AB = BC = CA = 7 cm.[1]

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Draw AB = …

(a(ii)) Measure and write the size of angle CAB.[1]

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The triangle is equilateral, so e…

(b(i)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points equidistant from AB and BC.[1]

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Points equidistant from two intersecting lines lie on the bisector…

(b(ii)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points 4 cm from B.[1]

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Set compasses to 4 cm, centre B, and draw …

(b(iii)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points 3 cm from AB.[2]

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Erect perpendiculars to AB, mark off 3 cm on each, and join…

(c) A point R, within triangle ABC, is such that it is nearer to BC than AB, less than 3 cm from AB and less than 4 cm from B. Shade the region in which R must lie.[2]

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Nearer to BC than AB: the side of the angle-B bisector towards BC.

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