Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Question: Coordinate Geometry (A-Maths)

To all my 302A students, pls solve this question by Friday 20/7/2007. Submit your solution to Chiu Rong. This is to prepare you for your test on Monday, 23/7/2007.

Question:
The coordinates of the points P and Q are P(-1,10) and Q(2,4).
a. Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line joining P and Q.
b. If the perpendicular bisector of PQ cuts x and y-axes at points H and K, calculate the length of HK, giving your answer correct to 1d.p.

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