CSEC Mathematics · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(ii)
The lengths, in cm, of the sides of a right-angled triangle are a, (a – 7), and (a + 1).
Solve the equation for a.
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- 9(a)(i)Write an equation relating V and P.[2 marks]
- 9(a)(ii)If V = 12.8 when P = 500, determine the constant of variation.[2 marks]
- 9(a)(iii)Calculate the value of V when P = 480.[2 marks]
- 9(b)(i)Using Pythagoras theorem, write an equation in terms of a to represent the relationship among the three sides.[2 marks]
- 9(b)(iii)Hence, state the lengths of the THREE sides of the triangle.[3 marks]
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