Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q25
25 The diagram shows a trapezium.
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Calculate the value of \(x\). [4]
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 4 | M3 for \(\sqrt{(\text{their } 8)^2 + 15^2}\) or \(\sqrt{289}\) or M2 for (their 8)\(^2 + 15^2\) or B1 for 8 | their 8 must be from an attempt at 20 - 12 8 must be their missing base length B1 for 8 may be implied by use of \(8^2\) in a Pythagoras statement eg \(15^2 = 8^2 + x^2\) |