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2 marksParallel and Perpendicular Lines

CSEC Mathematics · 2009 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)(iv)

A straight line passes through the points A(0, 3) and B(-2, 5).

Determine the equation of the line which is perpendicular to AB, and passes through the origin.

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  1. 9(a)(i)Using the graph, state the value of y when x = -1.[1 mark]
  2. 9(a)(ii)Using the graph, state the value of x when y = 5.[1 mark]
  3. 9(b)(i)Determine the gradient of the line segment AB.[2 marks]
  4. 9(b)(ii)Determine the equation of the line segment AB.[2 marks]
  5. 9(b)(iii)Determine the coordinates of the point where AB cuts the x axis.[2 marks]

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