ECZ 2018 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2018 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4

(a(i)) Construct a triangle XYZ in which XY = 9 cm, YZ = 7 cm and angle XYZ = 38°.[1]

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Draw XY = 9 cm.

(a(ii)) Measure and write the length of XZ.[1]

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Measure XZ on the finished …

(b) On your diagram, within triangle XYZ, construct the locus of points which are

(b(i)) 6 cm from Y,[1]

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The locus 6 cm from Y is an …

(b(ii)) equidistant from XZ and XY.[2]

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Equidistant from the two lines XZ and XY, whi…

(c) Mark clearly with the letter P, within triangle XYZ, a point which is 6 cm from Y and equidistant from XZ and XY.[1]

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P must satisfy b…

(d) A point T, within triangle XYZ, is such that its distance from Y is less than or equal to 6 cm and it is nearer to XZ than XY. Indicate clearly, by shading, the region in which T must lie.[2]

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At most 6 cm from Y: inside or on the arc from (b)(i).

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