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O-LevelMathematicsGeometry4024/12 · May/June 2022 · Q174 Marks

Ryan says: Each diagonal of quadrilateral Q divides it into two congruent isosceles triangles. Draw a ring around each of the quadrilaterals in the list for which Ryan's statement is always true. Square Rectangle Rhombus Parallelogram Trapezium Kite

  1. (a)Ryan says: Each diagonal of quadrilateral Q divides it into two congruent isosceles triangles. Draw a ring around each of the quadrilaterals in the list for which Ryan's statement is always true. Square Rectangle Rhombus Parallelogram Trapezium Kite[1]
  2. (b)[Figure showing two intersecting lines AXB and CXD forming triangles AXC and BXD] AXB and CXD are straight lines. X is the midpoint of AB. AC is parallel to DB. Show that triangle AXC is congruent to triangle BXD. Give a reason for each statement you make.[3]

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  1. [1] (a) Square Rhombus
  2. [3] (b) Two correct pairs of angles from ∠AXC = ∠BXD, ∠CAX= ∠DBX and ∠ACX= ∠BDX with correct reasons and AX = BX with correct reason and ASA stated e.g. AX = BX given ∠AXC = ∠BXD [vertically] opposite ∠CAX= ∠DBX alternate [angles] [Congruent] ASA B2 for two pairs of equal sides/angles with correct reasons or B1 for one pair of equal sides/angles with correct reason or for two appropriate pairs with no or incorrect reasons

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Topic
Geometry, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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