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    The line L passes through the points P(1,2) and Q(5,−2).

    1. Find the slope of L.

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    2. Determine an equation for L in the form y=mx+c.

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    3. Find the midpoint of [PQ].

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    The line L1​ passes through the points A(1,−2) and B(1,3).

    1. Write down the equation of L1​.

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    A second line, L2​, is perpendicular to L1​ and passes through C(−4,5).

    1. Find the equation of L2​ in the form y=mx+c.

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    The point P lies on L1​, and the point Q lies on L1​ and L2​.

    1. Given that P is equidistant from A and Q, find the coordinates of P.

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    The point U has coordinates (6,−3) and the point V has coordinates (−2,7). The point W has coordinates (1,−1).

    1. Write down the coordinates of X, the midpoint of line segment UV. 

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    2. Find the gradient of the line WX.

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    3. Find the equation of WX. Write your answer in the form

      ax+by+d=0

      where a,b,d∈Z.

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    In this question, distances are measured in meters.

    A zip-line crossing a crocodile infested river can be modeled as a straight line between (0,28) and (50,20). The left and right banks of the river lie at (10,0) and (30,0), respectively.

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    1. Calculate the length of the zip-line.

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    2. Determine the minimum vertical distance from the zip-line to the river.

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