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° and angle BAD is 90°.[1]

Verified working — step 1

Draw AB = 10 cm.

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

Verified working — step 1

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

(c) Within the trapezium ABCD, draw the locus of points which are

(c(i)) 2 cm from CD,[1]

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The locus 2 cm from the line CD is a para…

(c(ii)) 9 cm from B,[1]

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The locus 9 cm from the point B is a…

(c(iii)) equidistant from AB and AD.[2]

Verified working — step 1

AB and AD meet at A, so points equidistant …

(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]

Verified working — step 1

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

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