Combining Loci: Real-world Applications

Mathematics
Grade 8
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet exploring the concept of combining loci through real-world applications, designed for Grade 8 students to develop procedural skills and problem-solving abilities.

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Combining Loci: Real-world Applications

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Plot the locus of all points equidistant from point A (0,0) and point B (6,0).
[3 marks]
2.
Construct the locus of points 5 units from the circle centered at (2,2) with radius 3.
[3 marks]
3.
Determine the locus of points 4 units from the line y=3.
[2 marks]
4.
Plot the points that are 3 units from point C (1,4) and also 4 units from point D (5,1).
[3 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Show detailed working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A lighthouse is located at (0,0). The coast runs along the x-axis. Plot the locus of points 10 km from the lighthouse that are also within 15 km of the coast. Describe the resulting region.
[4 marks]
2.
Construct the locus of all points that are equidistant from line y=2 and point (4,6).
[3 marks]
3.
A security camera is at (3,3). The camera's coverage area is all points exactly 5 units away. Plot this locus and explain how it can be used to determine the surveillance region.
[4 marks]
C

Mixed Review

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly.
1.
Construct the locus of points 4 units from a line segment AB of length 6, with A at (0,0) and B at (6,0).
[3 marks]
2.
Plot the intersection points of the loci: 3 units from point P (2,2) and 5 units from point Q (5,5).
[3 marks]
3.
Explain why the locus of points 5 units from the circle centered at (0,0) with radius 4 is a concentric circle with radius 9.
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these challenging questions. Show full working and reasoning.
1.
Construct the locus of points that are simultaneously 4 units from line y=1 and from point (4,4). Describe its shape and significance.
[4 marks]
2.
Given a point moving along a circle of radius 5 centered at (0,0), determine the locus of points 3 units from the moving point as it travels around the circle.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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