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2 marksCo-ordinate Geometry

CAPE Pure Mathematics Unit 1 · May/June 2005 · Paper 1 · Question 6(a)(ii)

In the diagram, M is the midpoint of AB, where B has coordinates (-4, 3) and A has coordinates (6, -5). MN is perpendicular to the line AB.

Find the gradient of the line through A and B.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Find the coordinates of M.[2 marks]
  2. 6(a)(iii)Find the equation of the line through M and N.[2 marks]
  3. 6(b)The point P on AB divides AB internally such that the ratio AP : PB is 3 : 1. Find the coordinates of P.[2 marks]

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