Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Area and perimeter

Area and perimeter — practice question

The diagram depicts a trapezium. Its lower base measures $6\text{ cm}$. The right-hand vertical side measures $9.5\text{ cm}$. The left-hand vertical side is marked $x\text{ cm}$. Right angles appear at each end of the lower base. NOT TO SCALE. The area of the trapezium is $42\text{ cm}^2$.
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Calculate $x$.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “$\frac{1}{2}\times 6(x+9.5)=42$” …

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