Problem-solving practice 2 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Area formula for semicircle

12πr2\frac{1}{2}\pi r^2

Strategy for semicircle problems with no given lengths

Choose simple numerical values to make arithmetic easier

Pythagoras' theorem formula

(short)2+(short)2=(long)2(short)^2 + (short)^2 = (long)^2

Pythagoras' formula rearranged to find a shorter side

(short)2=(long)2(short)2(short)^2 = (long)^2 - (short)^2

In ladder problems, which side is the ladder?

The hypotenuse (longest side)

Sum of angles around a point

360°360°

Sum of exterior angles of any polygon

360°360°

Each exterior angle in regular nn-sided polygon

360°n\frac{360°}{n}

Find exterior angle from interior angle

Subtract interior from 180°180°

Best approach for complex multi-step geometry problems

Plan your approach and steps before starting calculations

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