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Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals

19 questions · 57 marks · about 1 hour

Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals questions

Edexcel 1MA1 Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals 19 questions

Paper 1 June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 8 2 marks

The diagram shows two sides of a kite.

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(a)

On the grid, complete the kite.

[1]
(b)

What is the mathematical name of this solid shape?

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 8(b)

Paper 3 November 2024 Foundation tier, Question 7 2 marks

Here is a quadrilateral.

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(a)

Write down the special name for this quadrilateral.

[1]
(b)

On the grid below, draw a right-angled triangle.

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Paper 2 June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 26, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

ABCD is a quadrilateral.

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All angles are measured in degrees. Show that ABCD is a trapezium.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 26

Paper 2 June 2024 Higher tier, Question 7, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

ABCD is a quadrilateral.

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All angles are measured in degrees. Show that ABCD is a trapezium.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 7

Paper 2 June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 7 3 marks

Here is a triangle. The triangle is accurately drawn.

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(a)

Measure the length of AC.

[1]
(b)

Measure the size of angle B.

Here is a different triangle.

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QP = QR

[1]
(c)

Write down the mathematical name of this triangle.

[1]

Paper 3 June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 8 2 marks

A quadrilateral has 4 right angles and 4 sides of equal length.

(a)

Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral.

The diagram shows a solid shape.

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[1]
(b)

Write down the mathematical name of this shape.

[1]

Paper 3 June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 6 2 marks

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On the grid, draw a quadrilateral with no lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry of order 2

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6

Paper 3 June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 16 2 marks

16On the centimetre grid, draw an isosceles triangle with an area of 12 cm2

[2]
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Paper 1 November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 6 2 marks

(a)

Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral.

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[1]
(b)

Write down the mathematical name of this 3โ€‘D shape.

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Paper 1 November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 16 4 marks

ABCD is a kite.

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AB = (4x โ€“ 2) cm Jasper says that x could be 0.5

(a)

Explain why Jasper cannot be correct.

AD = 3AB The kite has a perimeter of 64 cm.

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 16(a)
(b)

Find the value of x.

[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 16(b)

Paper 3 November 2019 Foundation tier, Question 29, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

The diagram shows a regular pentagon and a parallelogram.

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Work out the size of the angle marked x. You must show all your working.

[4]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 29

Paper 3 November 2019 Higher tier, Question 8, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

The diagram shows a regular pentagon and a parallelogram.

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Work out the size of the angle marked x. You must show all your working.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 8

Paper 2 June 2019 Foundation tier, Question 13 3 marks

The diagram shows nine identical squares inside a rectangle.

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The length of the rectangle is 12 cm. Work out the width of the rectangle.

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Paper 3 June 2019 Foundation tier, Question 20 2 marks

The diagram shows a square ABDE and an equilateral triangle BCD.

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Work out the size of angle EBC.

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Paper 1 November 2018 Foundation tier, Question 14 4 marks

The diagram shows quadrilateral ABCD with each of its sides extended.

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Show that ABCD is a kite. Give a reason for each stage of your working.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 14

Paper 3 November 2018 Foundation tier, Question 9 2 marks

The diagram shows five shapes on a centimetre grid.

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(a)

Write down the name of shape E.

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9(a)
(b)

Two of the shapes are congruent.

Write down the letters of these two shapes.

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Paper 1 November 2017 Foundation tier, Question 25, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

Also involves Geometric reasoning and proof

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ABCD is a parallelogram. EDC is a straight line. F is the point on AD so that BFE is a straight line.

Angle EFD = 35maths symbol Angle DCB = 75maths symbol

Show that angle ABF = 70maths symbol Give a reason for each stage of your working.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 25

Paper 1 November 2017 Higher tier, Question 3, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

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ABCD is a parallelogram. EDC is a straight line. F is the point on AD so that BFE is a straight line.

Angle EFD = 35maths symbol Angle DCB = 75maths symbol

Show that angle ABF = 70maths symbol Give a reason for each stage of your working.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3

Paper 2 November 2017 Foundation tier, Question 10 3 marks

The diagram shows two shapes drawn on a centimetre grid.

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(a)

Find the area of shape P.

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Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 10(a)
(b)

Write down the mathematical name of quadrilateral Q.

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