4400 Higher June 2006 Paper 4 Q4

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksBasic Trigonometry

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(a) The diagram shows triangle \(PQR\).
\(PQ = 4\) cm.
\(PR = 8\) cm.
Angle \(PQR = 90^\circ\).
Right-angled triangle PQR with the right angle at Q, PQ = 4 cm, PR = 8 cm and angle x at R

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the value of \(x\).

(3)

(b) The diagram shows triangle \(LMN\).
\(MN = 12\) cm.
Angle \(LMN = 32^\circ\).
Angle \(MLN = 90^\circ\).
Right-angled triangle LMN with the right angle at L, MN = 12 cm and angle LMN = 32 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the length of \(ML\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

(3)