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Similarity answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Similarity. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 2

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Paper 2 structured question: Similarity

Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics3 marks

Description

Similar Triangles

Triangle A has sides of 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm. Triangle B is similar to triangle A and has a side of 10 cm corresponding to the 5 cm side of triangle A.

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    Calculate the lengths of the other two sides of triangle B.

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