Draw triangle ABC with AB = 8 cm, AC = 7cm and CÂB = 130°. AB has been drawn for you.
- (a)Draw triangle ABC with AB = 8 cm, AC = 7cm and CÂB = 130°. AB has been drawn for you.[2]
- (b)By making suitable measurements, find the area of triangle ABC.[2]
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- [2] (a) Triangle ABC drawn with an acceptable C.
- B1 for AC = 7 cm or B1 for ∠ CAB = 130°
- [2] (b) 21 to 22 inclusive, WWW;
- Or FT their triangle, provided the perp. height is not one of the sides, WWW.
- M1 for ½ base × height with matching base and height.
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