A right triangle with an extended base
A right triangle with an extended base
Secondary 2
4 marks
TGM Original Questions
Triangle \(PQR\) is right-angled at \(R\), with \(PR=12\) cm and \(RQ=16\) cm. The line \(QR\) is produced through \(R\) to \(S\), where \(RS=6\) cm. Find
- \(PS\),[2]
- \(\angle PQS\). [2]
Give non-exact lengths and areas to 3 significant figures, and angles to 1 decimal place.
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Answer:(a) \(6\sqrt5\approx13.4\) cm (b) \(36.9^\circ\).
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