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Date November 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17N.1.SL.TZ0.T_2
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Write down Question number T_2 Adapted from N/A

Question

The coordinates of point A are (6, 7) and the coordinates of point B are (6, 2). Point M is the midpoint of AB.

L1 is the line through A and B.

The line L2 is perpendicular to L1 and passes through M.

Write down, in the form y=mx+c, the equation of L2.

Markscheme

y=43x52 (y=1.33x2.5)     (A1)(ft)     (C1)

 

Note:     Follow through from parts (c)(i) and (a). Award (A0) if final answer is not written in the form y=mx+c.

[1 mark]

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2—Functions » SL 2.1—Equations of straight lines, parallel and perpendicular
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