ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4

(a) Construct a trapezium ABCD in which AB = 10 cm, BC = 8 cm, AD = 7 cm, angle ABC = 60 degrees and angle BAD is 90 degrees.[1]

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Draw AB = 10 cm, construct 90 degrees at A and mark AD = 7 cm, construct 60 degrees at B and mark BC = …

(b) Measure and write the length of CD.[1]

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Taking A(0, 0) and B(10, 0): D = (0, 7) and C = B + 8(cos 120, sin 120) = …

(c(i)) Within the trapezium ABCD, draw the locus of points which are 2 cm from CD.[1]

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Erect perpendiculars to CD, mark 2 cm along …

(c(ii)) Within the trapezium ABCD, draw the locus of points which are 9 cm from B.[1]

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Set compasses to 9 cm with centre B a…

(c(iii)) Within the trapezium ABCD, draw the locus of points which are equidistant from AB and AD.[2]

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Points equidistant from two intersecting lines lie on the…

(d) A point E, within the trapezium ABCD, is such that it is greater than or equal to 2 cm from CD, less than or equal to 9 cm from B and nearer to AD than AB. Indicate, by shading, the region in which E must lie.[2]

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At least 2 cm from CD: away from CD beyond the parallel line from (c)(i).

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