[Math-AA 2.
1] LINES
A. Exam style questions (SHORT)
9. [Maximum mark: 8] [without GDC]
Consider the line L with equation y + 2x = 3. The line L1 is parallel to L and passes
through the point (6, –4).
(a) Find the gradient of L1. [1]
(b) Find the equation of L1 in the form y = mx + b. [3]
(c) Find the x-coordinate of the point where line L1 crosses the x-axis. [2]
(d) Draw the two lines on the diagram below. [2]
10. [Maximum mark: 9] [without GDC]
Consider the points A(2,5) and B(3,8). The line L1 passes through A and B.
(a) Find
(i) the gradient of the line L1 (ii) the equation of the line L1. [3]
(b) Find the line L2 which is perpendicular to L1 and passes through the point A. [2]
(c) Express both equations of L1 and L2 in the form ax+by = c, where a, b, c are
integers. [2]
(d) Write down the solution of the two simultaneous equations found in (d) and make
a comment about the solution by sketching the two lines L1, L2 . [2]
[it is not necessary to draw the lines on the Cartesian plane]
11. [Maximum mark: 7] [without GDC]
Consider the points A(–2,5) and B(4,9).
(a) Find the gradient of the line L passing through A and B. [2]
(b) Find the coordinates of the midpoint M between A and B. [1]
(c) Find the equation of the line which is perpendicular to L and passes through the
point M. (i.e. the perpendicular bisector of the line segment [AB]) [2]
(d) Find the distance between the points A and M. [2]
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