4400 Higher November 2009 Paper 3 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksBasic TrigonometryPythagoras

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(a)
Right-angled triangle with sides 4 cm and 6 cm about the right angle and hypotenuse x cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the value of \(x\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)
(b)
Right-angled triangle with base 5 cm, hypotenuse y cm and angle 20 degrees between them

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the value of \(y\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)