WJEC Unit 1 2024 June — Question 7 11 marks

Exam BoardWJEC
ModuleUnit 1 (Unit 1)
Year2024
SessionJune
Marks11
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TopicStraight Lines & Coordinate Geometry
TypeIntersection of two lines
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward coordinate geometry question testing basic skills: finding a line equation from two points, solving simultaneous equations for intersection, finding x-intercepts, calculating triangle area, and finding an angle. All parts are routine textbook exercises with no problem-solving insight required. The multi-part structure adds length but not conceptual difficulty.
Spec1.03a Straight lines: equation forms y=mx+c, ax+by+c=01.03b Straight lines: parallel and perpendicular relationships

  1. The line \(L_1\) passes through the points \(A(-3, 0)\) and \(B(1, 4)\). Determine the equation of \(L_1\). [3]
  2. The line \(L_2\) has equation \(y = 3x - 3\).
    1. Given that \(L_1\) and \(L_2\) intersect at the point C, find the coordinates of C.
    2. The line \(L_2\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point D. Show that the coordinates of D are \((1, 0)\). [4]
  3. Calculate the area of triangle \(ACD\). [2]
  4. Determine the angle \(ACD\). [2]

Question 7:
AnswerMarks
711
Question 7:
7 | 11
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item The line $L_1$ passes through the points $A(-3, 0)$ and $B(1, 4)$. Determine the equation of $L_1$. [3]

\item The line $L_2$ has equation $y = 3x - 3$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Given that $L_1$ and $L_2$ intersect at the point C, find the coordinates of C.

\item The line $L_2$ crosses the $x$-axis at the point D. Show that the coordinates of D are $(1, 0)$. [4]
\end{enumerate}

\item Calculate the area of triangle $ACD$. [2]

\item Determine the angle $ACD$. [2]
\end{enumerate}

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