Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Trigonometric functions

Trigonometric functions — practice question

The diagram displays a regular pentagon $ABCDE$ drawn inside a circle with centre $O$ and radius 12 cm. $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$. $OMX$ and $ABX$ are straight lines. NOT TO SCALE.
(a)[2]

Show that the interior angle of a regular pentagon is $108^{\circ}$.

(b(i))[3]

Find $BM$.

(b(ii)(a))[3]

Find $BX$.

(b(ii)(b))[3]

Calculate the area of triangle $AOX$.

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