Edexcel P1 2024 January — Question 5 10 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2024
SessionJanuary
Marks10
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TopicStraight Lines & Coordinate Geometry
TypeArea using coordinate formula
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard P1 coordinate geometry question requiring finding a line equation, perpendicular line intersection, and triangle area. All techniques are routine (gradient formula, perpendicular gradients, simultaneous equations, coordinate area formula). The multi-part structure and 'exact area' requirement add slight complexity, but no novel insight is needed—slightly easier than average overall.
Spec1.03a Straight lines: equation forms y=mx+c, ax+by+c=01.03b Straight lines: parallel and perpendicular relationships3.04a Calculate moments: about a point

5. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} \section*{In this question you must show all stages of your working.} \section*{Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.} The straight line \(l _ { 1 }\), shown in Figure 1, passes through the points \(P ( - 2,9 )\) and \(Q ( 10,6 )\).
  1. Find the equation of \(l _ { 1 }\), giving your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\), where \(m\) and \(c\) are constants to be found. The straight line \(l _ { 2 }\) passes through the origin \(O\) and is perpendicular to \(l _ { 1 }\) The lines \(l _ { 1 }\) and \(l _ { 2 }\) meet at the point \(R\) as shown in Figure 1.
  2. Find the coordinates of \(R\)
  3. Find the exact area of triangle \(O P Q\).

Question 5:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{9-6}{-2-10} = \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)\)M1 Must be "correct way up" \(\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}\) with attempt at differences on numerator or denominator
Uses gradient and a point to form equation of \(l_1\): \(y - 9 = -\frac{1}{4}(x+2)\)dM1 Uses gradient and one point to form straight line. Coordinates must be in correct place. Dependent on previous M
\(y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}\)A1 Must be in form \(y = mx + c\). ISW after sight of correct answer
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Equation of \(l_2\) is \(y = 4x\)B1ft Correct follow through normal equation for their \(y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}\). Implied by \(y=4x+0\) following correct (a)
Attempts to solve \(y = 4x\) and \(y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}\) simultaneouslyM1 Non-calculator route required
\(R = (2, 8)\)A1, A1
Part (c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Attempts \(OR = \sqrt{"2"^2 + "8"^2}\) or \(PQ = \sqrt{3^2 + 12^2}\)M1
Full attempt at area \(OPQ = \frac{1}{2} \times \sqrt{3^2+12^2} \times \sqrt{2^2+8^2}\)dM1
\(= \frac{1}{2} \times 3\sqrt{17} \times 2\sqrt{17} = 51\)A1
Question 5 (coordinate geometry):
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(y = 4x\) and \(y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2} \Rightarrow 4x = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}\)M1 Look for two highlighted equations with \(x\) terms collected; allow "4"\(x\) = "−0.25\(x\) + 8.5"
\(4.25x = 8.5\) Implied by correct working
\(R = (2, 8)\)A1 One correct coordinate (usually \(x=2\)); may be written separately
Part (c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\sqrt{2^2 + 8^2}\) using coordinates of \(R\), or \(\sqrt{3^2 + 12^2}\) using given \(P\) and \(Q\)M1 Can be implied by exact answer or 3sf answer
Full attempt at area using \(\frac{1}{2} \times OR \times PQ\)dM1 Both \(PQ\) and \(OR\) via correct method; dependent on previous M
Look for \(\frac{1}{2} \times 2\sqrt{17} \times 3\sqrt{17}\) before seeing 51A1 Correct answer via correct non-calculator method
ALT 1 (cosine rule): \(\cos POQ = \frac{136+85-153}{2\sqrt{85}\sqrt{136}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}\), Area \(= \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{85}\sqrt{136} \times \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}} = 51\)M1, dM1, A1 Decimals likely → A0
ALT 2 (shoelace): Area \(= \frac{1}{2}\begin{vmatrix}0 & -2 & 10 & 0\\ 0 & 9 & 6 & 0\end{vmatrix} = \frac{1}{2}\(0\times9)+(-2\times6)+(10\times0)-(-2\times0)-(10\times9)-(0\times6)\ = \frac{1}{2}\times102 = 51\)
ALT 3 (trapezium): \(\frac{12}{2}(9+6)-\frac{1}{2}\times10\times6-\frac{1}{2}\times2\times9 = 90-30-9=51\)M2, A1
ALT 4 (two scalene triangles): When \(x=0, y=\frac{17}{2}\); Area \(= \frac{1}{2}\times\frac{17}{2}\times10+\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{17}{2}\times2 = \frac{85}{2}+\frac{17}{2}=51\)M1, dM1, A1 M1: attempts \(y\)-intercept of \(l_1\); dM1: full attempt at area
## Question 5:

### Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{9-6}{-2-10} = \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)$ | M1 | Must be "correct way up" $\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}$ with attempt at differences on numerator or denominator |
| Uses gradient and a point to form equation of $l_1$: $y - 9 = -\frac{1}{4}(x+2)$ | dM1 | Uses gradient and one point to form straight line. Coordinates must be in correct place. Dependent on previous M |
| $y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}$ | A1 | Must be in form $y = mx + c$. ISW after sight of correct answer |

### Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Equation of $l_2$ is $y = 4x$ | B1ft | Correct follow through normal equation for their $y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}$. Implied by $y=4x+0$ following correct (a) |
| Attempts to solve $y = 4x$ and $y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}$ simultaneously | M1 | Non-calculator route required |
| $R = (2, 8)$ | A1, A1 | |

### Part (c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts $OR = \sqrt{"2"^2 + "8"^2}$ or $PQ = \sqrt{3^2 + 12^2}$ | M1 | |
| Full attempt at area $OPQ = \frac{1}{2} \times \sqrt{3^2+12^2} \times \sqrt{2^2+8^2}$ | dM1 | |
| $= \frac{1}{2} \times 3\sqrt{17} \times 2\sqrt{17} = 51$ | A1 | |

# Question 5 (coordinate geometry):

## Part (b):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $y = 4x$ and $y = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2} \Rightarrow 4x = -\frac{1}{4}x + \frac{17}{2}$ | M1 | Look for two highlighted equations with $x$ terms collected; allow "4"$x$ = "−0.25$x$ + 8.5" |
| $4.25x = 8.5$ | — | Implied by correct working |
| $R = (2, 8)$ | A1 | One correct coordinate (usually $x=2$); may be written separately |

## Part (c):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\sqrt{2^2 + 8^2}$ using coordinates of $R$, or $\sqrt{3^2 + 12^2}$ using given $P$ and $Q$ | M1 | Can be implied by exact answer or 3sf answer |
| Full attempt at area using $\frac{1}{2} \times OR \times PQ$ | dM1 | Both $PQ$ and $OR$ via correct method; dependent on previous M |
| Look for $\frac{1}{2} \times 2\sqrt{17} \times 3\sqrt{17}$ before seeing 51 | A1 | Correct answer via correct non-calculator method |
| **ALT 1 (cosine rule):** $\cos POQ = \frac{136+85-153}{2\sqrt{85}\sqrt{136}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$, Area $= \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{85}\sqrt{136} \times \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}} = 51$ | M1, dM1, A1 | Decimals likely → A0 |
| **ALT 2 (shoelace):** Area $= \frac{1}{2}\begin{vmatrix}0 & -2 & 10 & 0\\ 0 & 9 & 6 & 0\end{vmatrix} = \frac{1}{2}\|(0\times9)+(-2\times6)+(10\times0)-(-2\times0)-(10\times9)-(0\times6)\| = \frac{1}{2}\times102 = 51$ | M2, A1 | Score M2 for full attempt at expression |
| **ALT 3 (trapezium):** $\frac{12}{2}(9+6)-\frac{1}{2}\times10\times6-\frac{1}{2}\times2\times9 = 90-30-9=51$ | M2, A1 | |
| **ALT 4 (two scalene triangles):** When $x=0, y=\frac{17}{2}$; Area $= \frac{1}{2}\times\frac{17}{2}\times10+\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{17}{2}\times2 = \frac{85}{2}+\frac{17}{2}=51$ | M1, dM1, A1 | M1: attempts $y$-intercept of $l_1$; dM1: full attempt at area |

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\section*{In this question you must show all stages of your working.}
\section*{Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.}
The straight line $l _ { 1 }$, shown in Figure 1, passes through the points $P ( - 2,9 )$ and $Q ( 10,6 )$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the equation of $l _ { 1 }$, giving your answer in the form $y = m x + c$, where $m$ and $c$ are constants to be found.

The straight line $l _ { 2 }$ passes through the origin $O$ and is perpendicular to $l _ { 1 }$\\
The lines $l _ { 1 }$ and $l _ { 2 }$ meet at the point $R$ as shown in Figure 1.
\item Find the coordinates of $R$
\item Find the exact area of triangle $O P Q$.
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel P1 2024 Q5 [10]}}