| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | C1 (Core Mathematics 1) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Straight Lines & Coordinate Geometry |
| Type | Perpendicular line through point |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.2 This is a straightforward application of two basic concepts: finding the perpendicular gradient (negative reciprocal) and using point-slope form. It requires only routine algebraic manipulation with no problem-solving insight, making it easier than average but not trivial since students must correctly apply both steps. |
| Spec | 1.03a Straight lines: equation forms y=mx+c, ax+by+c=01.03b Straight lines: parallel and perpendicular relationships |
1 Find the equation of the line which is perpendicular to the line $y = 5 x + 2$ and which passes through the point $( 1,6 )$. Give your answer in the form $y = a x + b$.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C1 2012 Q1 [3]}}