Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Perpendicular lines

Perpendicular lines — practice question

On the grid, the points $P$ and $Q$ together with line $L$ are displayed.
(a)[2]

Calculate the distance of $PQ$.

(b)[3]

Show that the equation for line $L$ is $3y + x = 1$.

(c)[3]

Line $M$ is perpendicular to line $L$ and goes through point $P$. Find the equation of line $M$. Write your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.

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