ECZ 2024 · O-Level Paper 1 — Coordinate Geometry

A straight line L is perpendicular to the line y = 3x + 4. Given that line L passes through the point (3, a) and has 3 as its y intercept, find the value of a.

  • A. -2
  • B. 4
  • C. 3
  • D. 2

Verified working — step 1

The gradient of y = 3x + 4 is 3.

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