Question 58 of 104 in Unit 3

Shape and Space 3

3 marks · Easy

In the triangle below, calculate the length of side x.

Right-angled triangle

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5.00 cm (±0.01)

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M1 · 1 mark · Identifies the use of Pythagoras’ Theorem.

M2 · 1 mark · Substitutes correct values into the formula.

A1 · 1 mark · Gives final answer x = 5.00 cm to 3 significant figures.

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By Pythagoras' Theorem:

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