Date | May 2008 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 08M.1.sl.TZ2.3 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Find and Sketch | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Triangle is drawn such that angle is , angle is and is .
(i) Sketch a diagram to illustrate this information. Label the points . Show the angles , and the length on your diagram.
(ii) Find the length of .
Point is on the straight line extended and is such that angle is .
(i) Show the point and the angle on your diagram.
(ii) Find the size of angle .
Markscheme
Unit penalty (UP) is applicable where indicated in the left hand column.
(i)
(A1)
For , , , , , , shown in correct places (A1)
Note: The should look like (allow )
(ii) Using or (M1)
(UP) (A1)(ft)
Note: (ft) on their diagram
Or
Using sine rule with their correct values (M1)
(UP) (A1)(ft)
Or
Using special triangle (M1)
(UP) (A1)(ft)
Or
Any other valid solution
Note: If A and B are swapped then (C3)
[3 marks]
(i) For in a straight line and all joined up to , for shown in correct place and labelled. must be on extended. (A1)
(ii) (A1)
(A1) (C3)
[3 marks]
Examiners report
The initial diagram was well drawn by most candidates but few could extend to find . The point was either drawn between and or on extended. When on extended the candidates could be awarded A1 follow through for the angle. A surprising number of candidates could not find the correct answer for the length of .
The initial diagram was well drawn by most candidates but few could extend to find . The point was either drawn between and or on extended. When on extended the candidates could be awarded A1 follow through for the angle. A surprising number of candidates could not find the correct answer for the length of .