Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Equations

Equations — practice question

The quadrilaterals $ABCD$ and $EFGD$ are rectangles.
(a(i))[1]

Show, with working, that $CD = x - 1$.

(a(ii))[3]

The area of rectangle $ABCD$ is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the area of rectangle $EFGD$. Set up an equation in $x$ and show that it reduces to $x^2 - 6x + 3 = 0$.

(b(i))[3]

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation $x^2 - 6x + 3 = 0$. Show all your working and give your answers correct to $2$ decimal places.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the area of the shaded region.

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