Straight line Flashcards
1
Q
perpendicular bisector method
A
- find midpoint of line opposite bisector
- find gradient of line you just found midpoint for
- find mperp
- use midpoint and other unused point into equation
2
Q
altitude method
A
- find gradient of opposite line
- find mperp
- Use unused point and mperp in equation
3
Q
median method
A
- find midpoint opposite line
- use midpoint to find gradient of M and other point
- sub
4
Q
distance formula
A
d = square root of ( Xb - Xa ) sq + (Yb - Ya) sq
5
Q
what do parallel lines share
A
gradient
6
Q
horizontal line gradient
A
0
7
Q
vertical lines gradient
A
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