2.12 Coordinate Geometry: Question Paper

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2.12 Coordinate Geometry


Question Paper

Course CIE IGCSE Maths


Section 2. Algebra & Graphs
Topic 2.12 Coordinate Geometry
Difficulty Hard

Time Allowed 40
Score /27
Percentage /100

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Question 1
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The graphs of y = (x − 1) 2 and y = x + 1 intersect at A and B.
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Find the length of AB.

AB = ................................................
[7 marks]

Question 2
A straight line joins the points (3k , 6) and (k , − 5) .
The line has a gradient of 2 .
Find the value of k .

k = ...................................................
[3 marks]

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Question 3
P is the point (16, 9) and Q is the point (22, 24).
N is the point on PQ such that PN = 2NQ.
Find the co-ordinates of N.

(.................... , ....................)
[2 marks]

Question 4a
A and B are two points.
Point A has coordinates (—2, 4).
Point B has coordinates (8, 9).
C is the midpoint of the line segment AB .
Find the coordinates of C .
[2 marks]

Question 4b
D is the point with coordinates (100, 56).
Does point D lie on the straight line that passes through A and B ?
You must show how you work out your answer.
[3 marks]

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Question 5
The points A , B and C lie in order on a straight line.
The coordinates of A are (2, 5)
The coordinates of B are (4, p )
The coordinates of C are (q , 17)
Given that AC = 4AB , find the values of p and q .
[3 marks]

Question 6
A triangle has vertices P , Q and R .
The coordinates of P are (—3, —6)
The coordinates of Q are (1, 4)
The coordinates of R are (5, —2)
M is the midpoint of PQ .
N is the midpoint of QR .
Prove that MN is parallel to PR .
You must show each stage of your working.
[4 marks]

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Question 7
A and B are straight lines.
Line A has equation 2y = 3x + 8
Line B goes through the points ( — 1, 2) and (2, 8)
Do lines A and B intersect?
You must show all your working.
[3 marks]

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