Edexcel IGCSE Maths A (4MA1) · Foundation tier · Questions
3 original exam-style questions on vectors and transformation geometry for the Foundation tier, three for each sub-topic, from easier to harder. Try each one, then open the mark scheme and the worked solution. The marks are Edexcel style: M for method, A for accuracy, B for an independent result.
Revise it first: Transformation geometry notes and worked example.
The point \((3, 5)\) is translated by the column vector \(\begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\).
Write down the coordinates of its image.
Answer: \((7, 3)\)
A triangle has vertices \((1, 1)\), \((2, 1)\) and \((1, 3)\). It is enlarged by scale factor 3 with centre \((0, 0)\).
Write down the coordinates of the vertices of the image.
Answer: \((3, 3), (6, 3), (3, 9)\)
Shape \(A\) has vertices \((1, 1)\), \((3, 1)\) and \((3, 2)\). Shape \(A\) is reflected in the \(y\)-axis to give shape \(B\). Shape \(B\) is then reflected in the \(x\)-axis to give shape \(C\).
(a) Write down the coordinates of the vertices of shape \(C\).
(b) Describe fully the single transformation that maps shape \(A\) onto shape \(C\).
Answer: (a) \((-1, -1), (-3, -1), (-3, -2)\) (b) a rotation of \(180°\) about \((0, 0)\)
Every question here is original, written for IGCSE Math Revision rather than copied from Pearson papers, and each answer was re-solved independently before publishing.
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