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Combined Pythagoras & SohCahToa

June 1, 2022 by Simon Deacon Leave a Comment

This video is a quick reminder of combined Pythagoras  & SohCahToa  questions for GCSE maths, and is aimed at around grade 5.

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Download a copy of the questions here: QT Pythagoras & SohCahToa – Combined

Download a copy of the written answers here: QT Pythagoras & SohCahToa – Combined ANSWERS

Here’s the questions (without drawings):
1. The diagram shows two right angled triangles. Work out the size of angle x, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3 marks)
2. The diagram shows two right angled triangles. Work out the value of x. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (3 marks)
3. The diagram shows two right angled triangles. Work out the value of side x. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (3 marks)
4. ABCD is a kite. Find the length AD. Give your answer to 3 significant figures. (3 marks)
5. The diagram shows a swimming pool water slide AD, with a supporting metal line DB and ladder DC. The angle of the slide is 32o, points ABC are in a straight line on the ground, DC is vertical.
(a) Work out the height of ladder DC in metres. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2 marks)
(b) Work out the length of the water slide AD. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2 marks)
(c) Work out the size of the angle of elevation of D from B. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2 marks)
6. The diagram shows two right angled triangles.
Length AB = length BC
Work out the value of side x.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (3 marks)

Here’s the timestamp:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Q1
4:46 Q2
7:55 Q3
11:20 Q4
15:20 Q5
21:18 Q6

I hope the video helps and please do leave a comment – thanks!

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Questions on combined Pythagoras and SohCahToa are usually calculator, around 2 – 4 marks, and appear in all the main GCSE exam boards – Edexcel, AQA, OCR and Educas. The topic is quite useful and has many practical applications from architecture to design ….

Top Tips!

  • With combined Pythagoras and SohCahToa questions, always work methodically and show your working
  • Check your calculations
  • Is it a reasonable answer?

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