Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 44

Practice objective / multiple choice question 44 from the 2020 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 44 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • MATHEMATICS • objective

In the coordinate plane the triangle \(ABC\) has vertices \(A(1,2)\), \(B(5,2)\) and \(C(3,6)\). (i) Find the equation of the line that passes through the midpoint of \(AB\) and is perpendicular to \(AC\). (ii) Using this line, determine the area of the triangle formed by the line and the coordinate axes.

Answer Options

A. Line: y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}; Area = \frac{45}{4} (11.25) square units
B. Line: y = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{7}{2}; Area = \frac{49}{4} (12.25) square units
C. Line: y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{7}{2}; Area = \frac{36}{4} (9) square units
Correct Answer D. Line: y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{7}{2}; Area = \frac{49}{4} (12.25) square units
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Line: y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{7}{2}; Area = \frac{49}{4} (12.25) square units

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 44. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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