Standard +0.8 This question requires multiple coordinated steps: finding point A from the y-intercept, using perpendicularity to find the gradient and equation of DB, solving simultaneous equations to find B, then using the distance formula with AB=BC to find C. While each individual technique is standard A-level content, the combination of constraints (collinearity, equal distances, perpendicularity) and the need to coordinate these systematically makes this moderately challenging, requiring careful algebraic manipulation and geometric reasoning beyond routine exercises.
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The diagram shows points \(A , B\) and \(C\) lying on the line \(2 y = x + 4\). The point \(A\) lies on the \(y\)-axis and \(A B = B C\). The line from \(D ( 10 , - 3 )\) to \(B\) is perpendicular to \(A C\). Calculate the coordinates of \(B\) and \(C\).
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The diagram shows points $A , B$ and $C$ lying on the line $2 y = x + 4$. The point $A$ lies on the $y$-axis and $A B = B C$. The line from $D ( 10 , - 3 )$ to $B$ is perpendicular to $A C$. Calculate the coordinates of $B$ and $C$.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE P1 2009 Q8 [7]}}