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6 marksPythagoras' Theorem

CSEC Mathematics · January 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(i)

A ship sailed from Port K to Port L. Port L is 28 km East and 16 km South of Port K. The diagram shows a right-angled triangle with vertices K, L, and a point 28 km East of K and 16 km South of that point.

Calculate, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures, the distance KL.

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  1. 6(a)(ii)Calculate, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures, the bearing of Port L from Port K.[6 marks]
  2. 6(b)(i)Draw the mirror line and label it M.[6 marks]
  3. 6(b)(ii)Write down the y intercept of the mirror line M.[6 marks]
  4. 6(b)(iii)Determine the equation of the mirror line M.[6 marks]

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