Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2013 November — Question 2

Exam BoardPre-U
ModulePre-U 9794/1 (Pre-U Mathematics Paper 1)
Year2013
SessionNovember
TopicStraight Lines & Coordinate Geometry
TypePerpendicular line through point
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward coordinate geometry question requiring only two standard steps: finding the perpendicular gradient (-1/5) and using point-slope form to find the equation. It's routine bookwork with no problem-solving element, making it easier than average but not trivial since it requires correct manipulation to reach the specified form.
Spec1.03a Straight lines: equation forms y=mx+c, ax+by+c=01.03b Straight lines: parallel and perpendicular relationships

2 Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the line \(y = 5 x\) which passes through the point \(( 2,11 )\). Give your answer in the form \(a x + b y = c\) where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found.

2 Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the line $y = 5 x$ which passes through the point $( 2,11 )$. Give your answer in the form $a x + b y = c$ where $a , b$ and $c$ are integers to be found.

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