O-Level Mathematics (4024)
Coordinate Geometry Exam Paper
Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- Show all working clearly.
- Calculators are NOT allowed for Section A but are allowed for Section B.
Section A - Paper 1 Style Questions (No Calculator)
Q1
Points A(2, 3) and B(6, 11) lie on a straight line.
(a) Find the gradient of line AB.
(b) Find the midpoint of AB.
(c) Find the equation of AB in the form y = mx + c.
(d) A line passes through (4, 5) and is perpendicular to AB. Find its equation.
Q2
A point P divides the line AB in the ratio 2:3. Given that A is (2, -1) and B is (7, 4):
(a) Find the coordinates of P.
(b) Find the distance between A and B.
Section B - Paper 2 Style Questions (Calculator Allowed)
Q3
Line L1 has equation 3x + 4y = 12. Line L2 passes through (6, 2) and is perpendicular to L1.
(a) Find the gradient of L1.
(b) Find the equation of L2 in the form y = mx + c.
(c) Find the coordinates of the intersection of L1 and L2.
Q4
Triangle ABC has vertices A(1, 2), B(5, 6), and C(9, 10).
(a) Show that A, B, and C are collinear.
(b) Find the area of triangle ABC.
(c) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Q5
A point R(4, -3) is reflected across the y-axis to get point S.
(a) Find the coordinates of S.
(b) Find the equation of a line perpendicular to y = 2x - 1 that passes through (4, -3).
(c) Find the shortest distance from (4, -3) to the line y = 2x - 1.
Q6
The equation of a circle is x² + y² = 25.
(a) Show whether the point (3, 4) lies inside, on, or outside the circle.
(b) A line passes through (3, 4) and is tangent to the circle. Find its equation.