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Exam-Style Questions on PythagorasProblems on Pythagoras adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams. |
1. | GCSE Higher |
\(ABC\) is a right-angled triangle.
John has a method for finding the length of \(AC\)
$$AC^2 = AB^2 - BC^2$$
$$AC^2 = 13^2 - 5^2$$
$$AC^2 = 169 - 25$$
$$AC^2 = 144$$
$$AC = \sqrt{144}$$
$$AC = 12$$
John's answer of \(12cm\) is not correct.
(a) What mistake has he made with his method?
(b) Show the correct method and the correct answer to 3 significant figures.
2. | GCSE Higher |
An isosceles triangle shaped frame is made from four pieces of metal. The frame has a height of 8 metres and a base of length 12 metres.
The weight of the metal is 2.5kg per metre. Calculate the total weight of the metal in the frame.
3. | GCSE Higher |
The diagram shows a right-angled triangle and a semicircle. The straight side of the semicircle is the same length as the longest side of the triangle.
Work out the area of the semicircle.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
You must show all your working.
4. | GCSE Higher |
Four copies of a green right-angled triangle are used to enclose a yellow square.
Find the area of the yellow square if the longest side of the green triangle is of length \(a\) cm and the shortest side is \(b\) cm.
5. | GCSE Higher |
The gradient of the line joining the origin to the point A is \(\frac12\)
The distance between A and the origin is \(\sqrt{2205}\)
What are the coordinates of A?
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