Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Mathematics Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 35 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • MATHEMATICS • objective

In the coordinate plane diagram, points \(A(1,2)\) and \(B(5,6)\) are plotted. The line through \(B\) perpendicular to \(AB\) meets the x‑axis at point \(D\). A line through \(A\) with gradient \(m\) meets the x‑axis at point \(C\). Find the value of \(m\) for which the distance \(CD\) is a minimum.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. -1/5
B. 1/5
C. -5/1
D. -1/4
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
-1/5

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Mathematics Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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