ECZ 2019 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 5 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2019 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 5

(a(i)) Construct triangle ABC in which AB = 8 cm, angle BAC = 110° and angle ABC = 35°.[1]

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Draw AB = 8 cm.

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

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Measure BC with a ruler on the finished construction: BC = …

(b) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points which are

(b(i)) 3 cm from AB,[1]

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The locus 3 cm from the line AB is a line pa…

(b(ii)) equidistant from AC and BC,[2]

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AC and BC meet at C, so points equidistant …

(b(iii)) 4 cm from A.[1]

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The locus 4 cm from the point A is a…

(c) A point Q inside triangle ABC is greater than or equal to 3 cm from AB, less than or equal to 4 cm from A and nearer to AC than BC. Indicate clearly, by shading, the region in which Q must lie.[2]

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At least 3 cm from AB: beyond the parallel line from (b)(i), away from AB.

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