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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - 1. Use a ruler to measure and draw straight lines and angles. Note that constructing perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors is not necessary. 2. Create a triangle when given the lengths of all sides, using only a ruler and compass. Ensure that construction arcs are included. 3. Draw, utilize, and interpret nets, such as those for cubes, cuboids, prisms, and pyramids, and apply measurements from these nets to find volumes and surface areas. - Geometrical constructions

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Geometrical constructions

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What tool do you need to draw straight lines?.

  1. A.Compass
  2. B.Ruler
  3. C.Protractor
  4. D.Set Square

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Constructing a Triangle

You are given the lengths of the sides of a triangle: 5 cm, 6 cm, and 7 cm. Use a ruler and compass to construct the triangle accurately.

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    Construct the triangle with the given side lengths.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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