Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Non-right-angled triangles

Non-right-angled triangles — practice question

A, B and C name three towns. The bearing of B from A is 110^{\circ}. The bearing of C from B is 280^{\circ}. AC = 38 km and AB = 50 km.
(a(i))[2]

Find the bearing from B to A.

(a(ii))[5]

Calculate $\angle BAC$.

(a(iii))[3]

A new road is constructed from A to meet the straight road BC. Calculate the minimum possible length of this road.

(b(i))[1]

Show that the equation $x^2 - 25x - 2200 = 0$ is obtained.

(b(ii))[4]

Solve $x^2 - 25x - 2200 = 0$. Give full working, and state your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

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