2026 PCSS P2 Q5

2026 PCSS P2 Q5

Secondary 4
7 marks

The points \(A,B,C,D\) and \(E\) lie on the circle. \(AD\) is the diameter of the circle, \(DT\) is a tangent to the circle, \(AET\) is a straight line and \(AD\) is parallel to \(BC\). Angle \(BCD=114^\circ\) and angle \(DAE=37^\circ\).

  1. Find angle \(EBC\).
    Give a reason for each step of your working.[4]
  2. Emily claims that quadrilateral \(AEDB\) is a parallelogram.
    Do you agree with her claim?
    Give a reason for each step of your working.[3]

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Answer:(a) \(61^\circ\) (b) No; \(AB\) is not parallel to \(ED\).

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