Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Coordinate geometry

Coordinate geometry — practice question

Point $A$ is at $(p, 1)$, while point $B$ is at $(9, 3p + 1)$, with $p$ fixed as a constant.
(i)[3]

When the distance $AB$ equals $13$ units, determine the possible values of $p$.

(ii)[4]

If the line $2x + 3y = 9$ is perpendicular to $AB$, determine the value of $p$.

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