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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsStraight line graphs4037/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q89 Marks

The line CD is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the point A (−1, –5) and the point B (5,3).

  1. (i)Find the equation of the line CD.[4]
  2. (ii)Given that M is the midpoint of AB, that 2CM = MD, and that the x-coordinate of C is – 2, find the coordinates of D.[3]
  3. (iii)Find the area of the triangle CAD.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2011). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] B1 for M (2, -1)
  2. [M1] M1 for attempt to find gradient of perpendicular
  3. [DM1] DM1 for straight line equation using M
  4. [A1] A1 for equation of CD
  5. [B1] B1 for y coordinates of C can be awarded in (iii)
  6. [B1, B1] B1 for each of the coordinates for D
  7. [M1] M1 for attempt at area
  8. [A1] A1 for area

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Topic
Straight line graphs, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 9 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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