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Exam-Style Questions on Construction

Problems on Construction adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams.

1.

GCSE Higher

(a) Using a ruler and compasses only, construct triangle \(ABC\) given that:

(b) The point \(D\) lies on \(AB\) such that the line \(CD\) bisects angle \(ACB\). Using a ruler and compasses only, construct the line segment \(CD\).

(c) Measure the length of \(AD\) in centimetres correct to the nearest millimetre.

Triangle ABC

2.

GCSE Higher

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which:

Use a ruler and compasses to find the point P that is same distance from BC and CD and is 7cm from A.

Find the length of PD in centimetres correct to the nearest millimetre.


3.

GCSE Higher

The diagram, drawn to scale, shows a right-angled triangle ABC.

Triangle

Construct using a ruler and a pair of compasses a rectangle, DEFG, equal in area to the area of the triangle ABC and with DE the same length as AB.

You must show all your construction lines.


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