Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Geometrical constructions

Geometrical constructions — practice question

The diagram depicts a triangle whose vertices are labelled $A$, $B$ and $C$.
(a)[1]

Construct the locus of points, within the triangle, that are $5\text{ cm}$ from $B$.

(b)[2]

Construct the locus of points, within the triangle, that are equally distant from $AB$ and $BC$.

(c)[1]

Shade the region, inside the triangle, containing points that are more than $5\text{ cm}$ from $B$ and closer to $AB$ than to $BC$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Precise arc, centre $B$, radius $5$ cm, meeting both $BA$ and $BC$

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