Geometry Problem: Lines and Triangles
Geometry Problem: Lines and Triangles
Three points have coordinates A (-8, 6) , B (4, 2) and C (-1, 7) . The line through C perpendicular to
AB intersects AB at the point P.
8 (i) 4
y−6= − ( x + 8) M1 for a correct method
12
( 3 y + x = 10 ) A1 allow unsimplified
(iii) point of intersection ( −2, 4 ) which is the M1 for attempt to find the point of intersection
midpoint of AB using simultaneous equations
M1 for attempt to find midpoint
A1 for all correct
Alternative method:
Midpoint ( −2, 4 ) M1 for attempt to find midpoint
Verification that this point lies on CP. M1 for full verification
A1 for all correct
(iv) CP = 10 or 3.16 B1
(v) 1
Area = × 10 × 4 10 M1 for correct method using CP
2
= 20 A1 for 19.9 − 20.1
x 2 + y 2 - 8x - 4y - 16 = 0 .
[5]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB meets the
line y = x . [5]
x=
( )
− 4 − 2 7 + 16 + 28 − 16 7 + 20 + 16 7 M1 For attempt to simplify discriminant,
must see attempt at expansion and
(
2 5+ 4 7 ) subsequent simplification
x=
(
− 4−2 7 +8 )
(
2 5+4 7 )
4+2 7 2+ 7 A1 For either
x= or x=
(
2 5+4 7 ) (5 + 4 7 )
2+ 7 5−4 7 M1 For attempt to rationalise, must see
x= ×
(5 + 4 7 ) 5−4 7
attempt at expansion and subsequent
simplification
10 + 5 7 − 8 7 − 28
x=
25 − 112
6 7 A1
x= +
29 29
5 B1
dy
( x + 2)
6x
3x 2 − 1
− ln 3 x 2 − 1 ( ) B1 for
6x
3x 2 − 1
=
( x + 2)
2
dx
M1 For attempt to differentiate a quotient
or an equivalent product, must have
correct order of terms and correct sign
A1
ln 2 B1
When x = 1, y = or 0.231( 0 )
3
dy B1
When x = 1, = 0.92298 ,
dx
allow 0.923
y = 0.923x − 0.692 B1
(–2, –4) A1
6(b) 3 B1
Midpoint − , 3
5
Gradient 5 B1
12 12 A1
,
5 5
7(a) 0.8 B1
AM M1 θ
tan 0.4 = Attempt at AM using their
12 2
AM = 12 tan 0.4 Allow unsimplified
5.074
7(c) AM M1 θ
sin 0.4 = Attempt to find OA using their and
OA 2
5.074 their AM
OA =
sin 0.4
13.03
Perimeter = 21.8 A1
12 x A1
4 x2 − 9
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = (2x + 3) 2 (x - 1) and the line
y = 3 (2x + 3) . [5]
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = (2x + 3) 2 (x - 1) and the line
y = 3 (2x + 3) . [5]
3 B1
− , 0
2
( x + 2) ( 4 x2 − 9) M1 Dep
For attempt to find a factor from a 4
( 2 x − 3) ( 2 x 2 + 7 x + 6 ) term cubic equation (usually
x + 2 ), do long division oe to
( 2 x + 3) ( 2 x 2 + x − 6 ) obtain a quadratic factor and
( 2x + 3)( 2x − 3)( x + 2)( = 0) factorise this quadratic factor
3 A1
− , 0
2
3 A1
,18
2
( −2, − 3) A1
3(i) 1000 B1
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB meets the
line y = x . [5]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB meets the
line y = x . [5]
(b) Given that log p q 2 # log q p 3 = A , find the value of the constant A. [3]
(b) Given that log p q 2 # log q p 3 = A , find the value of the constant A. [3]
5 The line x – 2y = 6 intersects the curve x2 + xy + 10y + 4y2 = 156 at the points A and B. For
Find the length of AB. [7] Examiner’s
Use
5 The line x – 2y = 6 intersects the curve x2 + xy + 10y + 4y2 = 156 at the points A and B. For
Find the length of AB. [7] Examiner’s
Use
4 8
7 The line 4x + y = 16 intersects the curve - = 1 at the points A and B. The x-coordinate of For
x y Examiner’s
Use
A is less than the x-coordinate of B. Given that the point C lies on the line AB such that
AC : CB = 1 : 2, find the coordinates of C. [8]
4 8
7 The line 4x + y = 16 intersects the curve - = 1 at the points A and B. The x-coordinate of For
x y Examiner’s
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A is less than the x-coordinate of B. Given that the point C lies on the line AB such that
AC : CB = 1 : 2, find the coordinates of C. [8]
2 The line 4y = x + 8 cuts the curve xy = 4 + 2x at the points A and B. Find the exact length
of AB. [5]
2 The line 4y = x + 8 cuts the curve xy = 4 + 2x at the points A and B. Find the exact length
of AB. [5]
6 (i) Calculate the coordinates of the points where the line y = x+2 cuts the curve x 2 + y 2 = 10.
[4]
(ii) Find the exact values of m for which the line y = mx + 5 is a tangent to the curve
x 2 + y 2 = 10. [4]
6 (i) Calculate the coordinates of the points where the line y = x+2 cuts the curve x 2 + y 2 = 10.
[4]
(ii) Find the exact values of m for which the line y = mx + 5 is a tangent to the curve
x 2 + y 2 = 10. [4]
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5 (a) Solvethefollowingequationstofindpandq.
8 q - 1 # 2 2p + 1 = 4 7
9 p - 4 # 3 q = 81 [4]
5 (a) Solvethefollowingequationstofindpandq.
8 q - 1 # 2 2p + 1 = 4 7
9 p - 4 # 3 q = 81 [4]
4 Solve the following simultaneous equations, giving your answers for both x and y in the form
a + b 3 , where a and b are integers.
2x + y = 9
3 x + 2y = 5 [5]
4 Solve the following simultaneous equations, giving your answers for both x and y in the form
a + b 3 , where a and b are integers.
2x + y = 9
3 x + 2y = 5 [5]
12 The line y = 2x + 1 intersects the curve xy = 14 - 2y at the points P and Q. The midpoint of the
line PQ is the point M.
23 m
(i) Show that the point c- 10, lies on the perpendicular bisector of PQ. [9]
8
12 The line y = 2x + 1 intersects the curve xy = 14 - 2y at the points P and Q. The midpoint of the
line PQ is the point M.
23 m
(i) Show that the point c- 10, lies on the perpendicular bisector of PQ. [9]
8
log 2 ^x + 4h = 2 log 2 y ,
log 2 ^7y - xh = 4 .
[5]
log 2 ^x + 4h = 2 log 2 y ,
log 2 ^7y - xh = 4 .
[5]
log 3 ^x + 1h = 1 + log3 y ,
log 3 ^x - yh = 2 . [5]
log 3 ^x + 1h = 1 + log3 y ,
log 3 ^x - yh = 2 . [5]
12 The line y = 2x + 5 intersects the curve y + xy = 5 at the points A and B. Find the coordinates of the
point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB intersects the line y = x . [9]
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12 The line y = 2x + 5 intersects the curve y + xy = 5 at the points A and B. Find the coordinates of the
point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB intersects the line y = x . [9]
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8 p+1
= 2 11 ,
4q
3 2p + 5
1 = 9 3q . [5]
27 3
8 p+1
= 2 11 ,
4q
3 2p + 5
1 = 9 3q . [5]
27 3
log 2 (x + 2y) = 3,
log 2 3x - log 2 y = 1.
[5]
log 2 (x + 2y) = 3,
log 2 3x - log 2 y = 1.
[5]
log3 (x + y) = 2
2 log3 (x + 1) = log3 (y + 2) [6]
log3 (x + y) = 2
2 log3 (x + 1) = log3 (y + 2) [6]
1 Solve 3x - 2 = 4 + x . [3]
x 2 + 3xy = 4
2x + 5y = 4 [5]
1 Solve 3x - 2 = 4 + x . [3]
x 2 + 3xy = 4
2x + 5y = 4 [5]
ex + e y = 5
2e x - 3e y = 8 [5]
ex + e y = 5
2e x - 3e y = 8 [5]
2 Solve the following simultaneous equations. Give your answers in the form a + b 3 , where a and b are
rational.
x+y = 3
2x - 3 y = 5 [5]
2 Solve the following simultaneous equations. Give your answers in the form a + b 3 , where a and b are
rational.
x+y = 3
2x - 3 y = 5 [5]
(a) Find the exact coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = x 2 + 2 5 x - 20 and the
line y = 3 5 x + 10 . [4]
(a) Find the exact coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = x 2 + 2 5 x - 20 and the
line y = 3 5 x + 10 . [4]
11 The line x + 2y = 10 intersects the two lines satisfying the equation x + y = 2 at the points A and
B.
(a) Show that the point C (- 5, 20) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [8]
11 The line x + 2y = 10 intersects the two lines satisfying the equation x + y = 2 at the points A and
B.
(a) Show that the point C (- 5, 20) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [8]
11 The line x + 2y = 10 intersects the two lines satisfying the equation x + y = 2 at the points A and
B.
(a) Show that the point C (- 5, 20) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [8]
11 The line x + 2y = 10 intersects the two lines satisfying the equation x + y = 2 at the points A and
B.
(a) Show that the point C (- 5, 20) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [8]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB meets the
line y = x . [5]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the perpendicular bisector of the line AB meets the
line y = x . [5]
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = (2x + 3) 2 (x - 1) and the line
y = 3 (2x + 3) . [5]
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = (2x + 3) 2 (x - 1) and the line
y = 3 (2x + 3) . [5]
x 2 + y 2 - 8x - 4y - 16 = 0 .
[5]
x 2 + y 2 - 8x - 4y - 16 = 0 .
[5]