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 degrees and angle ABC = 35 degrees.[1]

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Draw AB = …

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

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The third angle is 180 - 110 - 35 = …

(b(i)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points which are 3 cm from AB.[1]

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Erect perpendiculars to AB, mark 3 cm along …

(b(ii)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points which are equidistant from AC and BC.[2]

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Points equidistant from two intersecting lines lie on the b…

(b(iii)) Within the triangle ABC, construct the locus of points which are 4 cm from A.[1]

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Set compasses to 4 cm with centre 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: on the far side of the parallel line from (b)(i).

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