Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1

Co-ordinate geometry

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13 In the diagram, the points A and C lie on the x and y axes respectively and

the equation of AC is 2y + x = 16. The point B has co-ordinates (2, 2). The

perpendicular from B to AC meets AC at the point X.

(i) Find the co-ordinates of X.

The point D is such that the quadrilateral ABCD has AC as a line of symmetry.

(ii) Find the co-ordinates of D.

(iii) Find, correct to 1 decimal place, the perimeter of ABCD.

[Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics 9709, Paper 1 Q11 June 2008]

14 The diagram shows points A, B and C lying on the line 2y = x + 4. The point

A lies on the y axis and AB = BC. The line from D(10, −3) to B is

perpendicular to AC. Calculate the co-ordinates of B and C.

[Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics 9709, Paper 1 Q8 June 2009]

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B(2, 2)

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C

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D(0 ±3)

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