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​Q19: Answers – Paper 2 – November 2017

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Content:

• Midpoint Between Two Points
• Finding the Gradient
• Parallel Lines​

Quizzes:

• Midpoint Between Two Points
• Finding the Gradient
• Parallel Lines

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A triangle has vertices P, Q and R.
 
The coordinates if P are (-3, -6)
The coordinates if Q are (1, 4)
The coordinates if R are (5, -2)
 
M is the midpoint of PQ.
N is the midpoint of QR.
 
Prove that MN is parallel to PR.
You must show each stage of your working.

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​A triangle has vertices P, Q and R.
 
The coordinates if P are (-3, -6)
The coordinates if Q are (1, 4)
The coordinates if R are (5, -2)
 
M is the midpoint of PQ.
N is the midpoint of QR.
 
Prove that MN is parallel to PR.
You must show each stage of your working.

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