Grade 10 Maths · Euclidean Geometry
Use the mid-point theorem
Use the fact that the line joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half as long.
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Question 9.1 · November 2024 · Paper 2 · Provincial · 2 marks
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3. Question 10.2.4 · November 2024 · Paper 2 · Provincial · 2 marks
10.2 In the diagram, PAT is the common tangent of the smaller and larger circles at A. AMB is the diameter of the larger circle with M on the circumference of the smaller circle. ASC and BC are chords of the larger circle and MS chord of the smaller circle. M is the centre of the larger circle.
It is also given that, the length of AM units, AS units and BC units.
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10.2.4 Write down the length of MS with a reason.(2)Show the memo (2 ticks)Memo
- ✓SMS
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- ✓R[midpoint theorem]
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