CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY MATHEMATICS 8: END OF UNIT 5 TEST

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Stage 8 End of Unit 5 Test

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a Use the diagram to show that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°.

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b Use the diagram to show that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of
the two interior opposite angles.

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2 Work out the value of x.

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Write down the letters of

a two alternate angles _________________ [1]

b two corresponding angles _____________ [1]

c two vertically opposite angles. __________ [1]

4 Work out the sizes of the angles a, b and c.

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5 Use a ruler and compasses for this question. Show all your construction lines.

a Make an accurate drawing of triangle ABC.

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b Construct the bisector of angle A. [2]

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6 Use a ruler, a protractor and compasses for this question. Show all your construction
lines.

a Make an accurate drawing of triangle DEF.

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b Construct the perpendicular bisector of side DE. [2]

[TOTAL: 20 Marks]

END OF TEST

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