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June 2018 p12 q8
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Points A and B have coordinates \((h, h)\) and \((4h + 6, 5h)\) respectively. The equation of the perpendicular bisector of \(AB\) is \(3x + 2y = k\). Find the values of the constants \(h\) and \(k\).
Solution
1. Find the gradient of line \(AB\):
\(\text{Gradient of } AB = \frac{5h - h}{4h + 6 - h} = \frac{4h}{3h + 6}\)
2. The gradient of the perpendicular bisector is \(-\frac{3}{2}\), so: