A straight line L1 has a gradient ˉ½ and passes through point P (-1, 3). Another line L2 passes through the points Q (1, -3) and R (4, 5). Find.(a) The equation of L1. (2mks)
(b) The gradient of L2. (1mk)
(c) The equation of L2. (2mks)
(d) The equation of a line passing through a point S (0, 5) and is perpendicular to L2. (3mks)
(e) The equation of a line through R parallel to L1. (2mks)
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A line passes through the point (-1, 2) and has gradient -½. Write down its equation in the form ax + by = c (3mks) The gradient of a line L through points A(2x, 4) and B(-1, x) is 1/7. find the equation of a line perpendicular to L through B (3mks)
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