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Shortest Distance

Draw the triangle, label the named points, then use Pythagoras or the cosine rule.

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15 questions, one at a time, each with its own time limit. About 30 minutes in total. You will get your score at the end.

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  • Shortest DistanceQuestions

    Method guide and 15 practice questions (T1–T15).

    PDF · 9 pages

  • Shortest DistanceAnswers

    Fully worked solutions with methods, diagrams and checks.

    PDF · 11 pages

  • Shortest DistanceNotes

    The method, three worked examples and the mistakes to avoid.

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