OCTOBER 2024
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Analytical Geometry
𝑑 = √(𝑥1 − 𝑥2 )2 + (𝑦1 − 𝑦2 )2
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
𝑀( ; )
2 2
𝑦2 − 𝑦1
𝑚=
𝑥2 − 𝑥1
Question 1
ABCD is a parallelogram with 𝐴(−1; 4), 𝐵(3; 6), 𝐶(𝑥; 𝑦) and 𝐷(4; 1). Determine:
1.1. The gradient 𝐴𝐵
1.2. The midpoint of BD
1.3. The value of 𝑥 and 𝑦
1.4. The equation of 𝐶𝐷
1.5. The coordinate of 𝐸 if 𝐸 is the 𝑥 intercept of the line 𝐶𝐷 produced.
Question 2
2.1. The coordinates 𝐵(0; −1) and 𝐶 (𝑥; 1) are given. Determine two possible values of 𝑥, such that
𝐵𝐶 = √13
2.2. If point 𝐷( 2; 8); 𝐸 (4; 12) and 𝐹(10, 𝑦) are collinear, solve for 𝑦
2.3. The midpoint of 𝑇(2; 4) and 𝐿(𝑥; 𝑦) is 𝐺(−2; −6), solve for 𝑥 and 𝑦
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Question 3
3.1. Determine the midpoint of 𝐴𝐶
3.2. Show that AC and BD bisect each other
̂ 𝐶 = 90°
3.3. Prove 𝐴𝐷
3.4. Show ABCD is a square
3.5. Find perpendicular bisector of DC
You Try:
Question 1
1
1.1. Show gradient of PQ is −
2
1.2. Determine coordinates of A
1.3. Determine equation of AB
1.4. Calculate length of BQ
1.5. Show ∆𝐵𝑃𝑄 is isosceles
1.6. If PBQR is a Rhombus, determine coordinates of R
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Question 2
The points 𝑁( −1; 0), 𝑀(0 ; 3) 𝑅(5 ; 1) and 𝑆(4; 𝑏) lie on the Cartesian plane.
2.1. Find the length of 𝑀𝑅 (in surd form)
2.2. If 𝑁𝑀𝑅𝑆 is a parallelogram, what can you conclude about 𝑀𝑅 and 𝑁𝑆?
2.3. Find 𝑏 if 𝑆 lies in the fourth quadrant
2.4. If 𝑍(𝑥; 𝑦) is the midpoint of 𝑀𝑆, find the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦
Question 3
Show 𝐴(−3; 4), 𝐵(−1 ; 3) and 𝐶(3 ; 1) are collinear
Question 4
In the diagram below 𝑃, 𝑅 and 𝑄 are vertices of a triangle with 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑅
4.1. Determine the coordinates of E, the midpoint of PR
4.2. Show that 𝑦 = −2 if the midpoint of 𝑄𝑅 is (1; 0)
4.3. Determine the gradient of PQ and PR
4.4. Show ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 is a right angle triangle
4.5. Calculate the distance of PR (in surd form)
4.6. Calculate the distance of PQ (in surd form)
4.7. Calculate the area of ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅
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Question 5
Given 𝐴(−2 ; −3), 𝐵 ( 5 ; −2), 𝐶 ( 10; 3) and 𝐷( 3 ; 2)
5.1. Prove 𝐴𝐶 ⊥ 𝐵𝐷
5.2. Find the midpoint of 𝐴𝐶 and of 𝐵𝐷
5.3. Using this information, describe what kind of figure ABCD is. Justify your answer.
Question 6
In the diagram below, 𝐷 ( −3 ; 3), 𝐸( 3 ; −5) and 𝐹 ( −1 ; 𝑘 ) are three points in the Cartesian
plane.
6.1. Calculate the length of 𝐷𝐸
6.2. Calculate the gradient of 𝐷𝐸
6.3. Determine the value of 𝑘 if 𝐷𝐸̂ 𝐹 = 90°
6.4. If 𝑘 = −8, determine the coordinates of 𝑀, the midpoint of 𝐷𝐹
6.5. Determine the coordinates of a point G such that the quadrilateral 𝐷𝐸𝐹𝐺 is a rectangle
Question 7
𝐶 is the point (1 ; -2). The point 𝐷 lies in the second quadrant and has the coordinates
( 𝑥; 5). If the length of 𝐶𝐷 is √53 units, calculate the value of 𝑥.
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Question 8
In the diagram below 𝑃( 3; 0), 𝑄 ( −3 ; 2), 𝑅 and 𝑆( 2 ; −3) are four points in the Cartesian
plane.
8.1. Calculate the gradient of 𝑃𝑄
8.2. Determine the equation of line 𝑅𝑆 which is parallel to line 𝑃𝑄
8.3. Determine the equation of the line that is perpendicular to line 𝑅𝑆 and passes through
the point ( 0 ; −2 )
8.4. Calculate the length of 𝑃𝑆. Leave your answer in surd form.
8.5. Prove 𝑄𝑃 ⊥ 𝑃𝑆
8.6. Determine the coordinates of 𝑅 if 𝑝𝑞𝑟𝑠 is a rectangle
Question 9
If 𝐴( 4 ; 5) is equidistant from 𝐵( 𝑥 ; 1) and 𝐶 ( 8; −2), calculate the value(s) of 𝑥
Question 10
If 𝑃( −2 ; 𝑦 ) is the midpoint of the line segment 𝑄𝑅, where 𝑄( 3 ; −4) and 𝑅 ( 𝑥 ; −8), calculate the
values of:
10.1. 𝑦
10.2. 𝑥
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