Y9 – Autumn – Block 5 – Step 5 – Locus equidistant from two points Answers

Question Answer
a) Students should measure the distance between the cross and each star and see that the
distances are the same.
b) multiple possible answers, e.g.:

a) 5 cm
b)

X Y
2

c) The points where circles of the same radius intersect are equidistant from X and Y.

a) Correct locus drawn.

3
b) Correct locus drawn.
Y9 – Autumn – Block 5 – Step 5 – Locus equidistant from two points Answers (continued)

Answer

b)
4

Please note: Answer might look slightly different depending on print settings.

5
Y9 – Autumn – Block 5 – Step 5 – Locus equidistant from two points Answers (continued)

Question Answer

a) The towns might not be in opposite directions from Ron. For Ron to be exactly halfway
between the two towns, he needs to be on the straight line joining the two towns.
b) A circle of radius 4 cm drawn using Ron as centre.