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Pythagoras’ theorem: CAIE IGCSE Maths questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Maths exam question on 6.1 Pythagoras’ theorem, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. June 2024 Paper 1, question 25: 12.8cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle
  2. June 2024 Paper 2, question 7: 12.8cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle
  3. Q25

    June 2024 (0980) · Paper 1

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    June 2024 (0980) Paper 1, question 25: D NOT TO SCALE 21.2m 48° A C B 16.5m The diagram shows a flagpole, BD, held by two ropes, AD and CD. ABC is a straight line and angle ABD = 90°. AD = 21.2 m, AB
  4. Q22

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 22: NOT TO SCALE 5.6m 1.5m A ladder of length 5.6 m rests against a vertical wall. The bottom of the ladder is 1.5 m from the bottom of the wall, on horizontal grou
All 4 questions on Pythagoras’ theorem, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q25 (7 marks): 12.8cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q7 (7 marks): 12.8cm J L NOT TO SCALE 12.8cm K The diagram shows a shape made from a triangle JKL and a semicircle with diameter JL. JKL is an isosceles right-angled triangle
  3. June 2024 (0980), Paper 1, Q25 (6 marks): D NOT TO SCALE 21.2m 48° A C B 16.5m The diagram shows a flagpole, BD, held by two ropes, AD and CD. ABC is a straight line and angle ABD = 90°. AD = 21.2 m, AB
  4. Specimen, Paper 3, Q22 (3 marks): NOT TO SCALE 5.6m 1.5m A ladder of length 5.6 m rests against a vertical wall. The bottom of the ladder is 1.5 m from the bottom of the wall, on horizontal grou

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