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A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct end points, and contains every
point on the line between its end points.
x1 + x2)
and
y1 + y2)
If the point
in the ratio
) and
in the ratio
internally if P
) internally or externally
and
Inclination of a Line
Equations of a Line
General Equation:
Point-Slope Form:
Slope-Intercept Form:
Two-Point Form:
Intercept Form:
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)
Examples:
1. What is the midpoint between P1 (6, 5) and P2 (7, 3)?
Soln:
=
x1 + x2)
y1 + y2)
-6 + 7)
5 + 3)
= 4
Ans. (1/2, 4)
2. M is the midpoint of line segment CD. The coordinates M(-1,1) and C(1,-3) are given. Find the
coordinates of point D.
Soln:
M(-1,1), C(1,-3) and D(x,y)
Substitute into the Midpoint Formula:
) and
)
and
4. Find the equation of a line with slope equal to 2 and passes through (1, 1). Ans. y = 2x -1
5. Find the slope of a line whose equation is 3x + 4y = 8. Ans. -3/4
Exercises:
Find the point midway between the given points:
1. (5, 6), (3, -2)
2. (4, 8), (-4, -3)
Problems:
1. The segment of joining (5, 11) and (-3, -1) is to be divided into four equal parts. Find the points
of division.
2. Determine the coordinates of the point which is 3/5 of the way from the point (2, -5) to (-3, 5).
Ans. (-1, 1)
3. The segment from (-1, 4) to (2, -2) is extended three times its own length. Find the terminal
point. Ans. (11, -20)
4. The segment joining (-2, -3) and (6, 1) is extended each way a distance equal to one-fourth its
own length. Find the terminal points. Ans. (8, 2); (-4, -4)
5. Given the equation 3x + 2y + 1 = 0, determine which of the following is perpendicular to it. Ans. C
a. 10x + 15y - 2 =0
c. 9x 6y + 12 = 0
b. 2x + y 4 = 0
d. None of the above
6. What is the x-intercept of a line passing through (1, 4) and (4, 1)? Ans. 5
7. A point (x, 2) is equidistant from points (-2, 9) and (4, -7). What is the value of x? Ans. x = 11/3
8. Find the equation of a line passing through (3, -2) and is perpendicular to line 2x + 3y + 4 = 0.
Ans. 3x 2y 13 = 0