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Question 4

The line $L_1\,$ has equation $y = 3 x + 2$ and the line $L_2\,$ has equation $3 x + 2 y - 8 = 0$ .

a.

Find the gradient of the line $L_2$ .

[2]

b.

The point of intersection of $L_1\,$ and $L_2\,$ is $P$ . Find the coordinates of $P$ .

[3]

c.

The lines $L_1\,$ and $L_2\,$ cross the line $y = 1$ at the points $A\,$ and $B\,$ respectively. Find the area of triangle $A B P$ .

[4]

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Coordinate Geometry Questions

A Level
Old Maths
Coordinate Geometry

6 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Old Maths Coordinate Geometry. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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