ECZ 2021 · GCE Paper 1 — Coordinate Geometry

The diagram shows two lines l and n that are perpendicular to each other. The equation of the line n is 3x + 2y = 6. The line l passes through the point (5, 4). Find the equation of line l.

Diagram for ECZ 2021 · GCE Paper 1
  • A. 3y = 2x + 2
  • B. 2y = 3x − 7
  • C. 3y = −2x + 22
  • D. y = 2x − 6

Verified working — step 1

Perpendicular gradients multiply to -1: flip the fraction AND flip the sign. Then use the given point.

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