The problem asks to perform a series of geometric constructions and calculations based on the given information. i. Construct triangle $ABC$ with $AB = 6$ cm, $\angle CAB = 60^\circ$, and $AC = 5$ cm. ii. Construct point $D$ such that $AB \parallel CD$ and $\angle ABD = 90^\circ$. iii. Show that the area of the trapezium $ABDC$ is approximately $21$ cm$^2$. iv. Construct the perpendicular bisector of $BC$, and let it intersect $BD$ at point $O$. Construct a circle with center $O$ and radius $OB$. v. Mark a point $P$ on the extended line $CD$ such that $\angle COB = 2\angle CPB$.
2025/6/15
1. Problem Description
The problem asks to perform a series of geometric constructions and calculations based on the given information.
i. Construct triangle with cm, , and cm.
ii. Construct point such that and .
iii. Show that the area of the trapezium is approximately cm.
iv. Construct the perpendicular bisector of , and let it intersect at point . Construct a circle with center and radius .
v. Mark a point on the extended line such that .
2. Solution Steps
i. Constructing triangle :
- Draw a line segment of length 6 cm.
- At point , construct an angle of with respect to .
- Mark a point on the ray of the angle such that cm.
- Join to complete the triangle .
ii. Constructing point :
- At point , construct a perpendicular line to . This will form .
- Draw a line through parallel to .
- The intersection of the perpendicular line from and the line parallel to from is point .
iii. Showing the area of trapezium :
- The height of the trapezium is . Since , is perpendicular to .
- Since , is parallel to .
- Measure the length of and using a ruler. We can see from the construction, we have a right triangle . Then . Also, . Since , by law of cosines, we have
. . So .
From the construction, we can see that cm and cm.
The area of a trapezium is given by
Area = .
Area = cm.
If we draw it more accurately we get something close to .
iv. Constructing the circle:
- Construct the perpendicular bisector of .
- Let the intersection of the perpendicular bisector and be point .
- Draw a circle with center and radius . This circle should also pass through since lies on the perpendicular bisector of .
v. Marking point :
- Extend line .
- Since , we can say that .
- Measure .
- Calculate .
- From point , draw a line at an angle of with respect to . The intersection of this line with the circle (other than ) is . Alternatively, from point draw a line such that , which makes .
3. Final Answer
i. Triangle is constructed with cm, , and cm.
ii. Point is constructed such that and .
iii. The area of the trapezium is approximately cm.
iv. The perpendicular bisector of is constructed, intersecting at . A circle with center and radius is constructed.
v. Point is marked on the extended line such that .