Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Coordinate geometry

Coordinate geometry — practice question

The straight line with gradient $-2$ that passes through $P(3t, 2t)$ cuts the $x$-axis at $A$ and the $y$-axis at $B$. The line through $P$ that is perpendicular to $AB$ meets the $x$-axis at $C$.
(i)[3]

Find the area, in terms of $t$, of triangle $AOB$.

(ii)[4]

Show that the midpoint of $PC$ is on the line $y = x$.

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