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CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

From the information on your diagram, write an equation in x which satisfies Pythagoras' Theorem. Show that the equation can be simplified to give x² + 7x - 60 = 0.

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  1. 6(a)Copy the diagram and show on the diagram, the distances x km, (x + 7) km and 13 km.[2 marks]
  2. 6(c)Solve the equation and find the distance GH.[2 marks]
  3. 6(d)Determine the bearing of F from G.[4 marks]

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