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Question 8a

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A rectangular piece of paper is folded to form the figure. The total area of the two identical shaded triangles is 81 cm². Find the length of XY. (1 mark)

Question 8a diagram

Answer: 9 cm

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2 shaded triangle → 81 cm²

2 same triangle, with equal base and height, can form a square

square area → 81 cm²

since square has same sides

side x side → 81 cm²

9cm x 9cm = 81 cm²

1 side of the square is 9cm, which also means xy is 9cm

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