2005 J Q1 P C The diagram shows a square ABCD of area 60 m². The point P lies on BC and the sum of the lengths of AP and BP is 12m. Given that the lengths of AP and BP are xm and ym respectively, form two equations in x and y and hence find the length of BP.

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The diagram shows a square ABCD of area 60 m². The point P lies on BC and the sum of the lengths of
AP and BP is 12 m. Given that the lengths of AP and BP are xm and ym respectively, form two
equations in x and y and hence find the length of BP.
Transcribed Image Text:page 8 4. INDICES AND SURDS рарer 2 2005 J Q1 B D The diagram shows a square ABCD of area 60 m². The point P lies on BC and the sum of the lengths of AP and BP is 12 m. Given that the lengths of AP and BP are xm and ym respectively, form two equations in x and y and hence find the length of BP.
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