Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Length and midpoint

Length and midpoint — practice question

$A$ has coordinates $(-4, -1)$, $B$ is located at $(2, 2)$ and $\overrightarrow{BC} = \begin{pmatrix}4 \\ -8\end{pmatrix}$.
(a)[1]

Find the coordinates of the midpoint on $AB$.

(b)[1]

Find the gradient along $AB$.

(c)[2]

Show that the line $BC$ is perpendicular to $AB$.

(d)[2]

$ABCD$ is a rectangle. Find the coordinates of vertex $D$.

(e)[4]

Calculate the perimeter of the rectangle $ABCD$.

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