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2 marksPythagoras' Theorem

CSEC Mathematics · January 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(i)

A diagram shows a triangle WRT with ST = 6 m, WR = 11.2 m, WT = 14.8 m and angle WRS = 90°.

Calculate, giving your answer to 1 decimal place, the length RS.

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  1. 5(a)(ii)the measure of angle RTW.[2 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)Write down the coordinates of the vertices of ΔABC.[1 mark]
  3. 5(b)(ii)Write down the coordinates of the vertices of ΔA'B'C'.[1 mark]
  4. 5(b)(iii)Describe FULLY the transformation that maps triangle ABC onto triangle A'B'C'.[2 marks]
  5. 5(b)(iv)On the graph on page 16, draw the line x = 1 AND the triangle A''B''C'', the image of triangle ABC after a reflection in the line x = 1.[3 marks]
  6. 5(b)(v)State ONE geometrical relationship among ΔABC, ΔA'B'C' and ΔA''B''C''.[1 mark]

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