ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 6 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 6

(a) Construct triangle PQR in which PQ = 8 cm, angle QPR = 50° and angle PQR = 70°.[1]

Verified working — step 1

Draw PQ = 8 cm with a ruler.

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

Verified working — step 1

Measured from an accurate drawing, PR = 8.7 cm.

(c) Within triangle PQR, draw the locus of points which are

(c(i)) 3 cm from PQ,[1]

Verified working — step 1

The locus of points 3 cm from the line …

(c(ii)) 6 cm from R,[1]

Verified working — step 1

The locus of points 6 cm from the point R…

(c(iii)) equidistant from P and Q.[2]

Verified working — step 1

Points equidistant from P and Q lie …

(d) A point L within the triangle PQR, is such that it is less than or equal to 3 cm from PQ, less than or equal to 6 cm from R and nearer to P than to Q. Indicate, by shading, the region in which L must lie.[2]

Verified working — step 1

At most 3 cm from PQ: the strip between PQ and the parallel line from (c)(i).

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