Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Perpendicular lines

Perpendicular lines — practice question

A line passing through the point $(2, 3)$ is perpendicular to the line $y = \frac{1}{3}x + 1$. The lines intersect at the point $P$.
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Find the coordinates of point $P$.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $P=(2.4,1.8)$ or the equivalent fraction form

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