JAMB Mathematics 2004 Question 29

Question 29

Loci

Determine the locus of a point inside a square PQRS which is equidistant from PQ and QR.

  1. A.The diagonal PR
  2. B.The diagonal QS
  3. C.Side SR
  4. D.The perpendicular bisector of PQ
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The diagonal QS)

Explanation

Points equidistant from two lines meeting at Q lie on the bisector of angle Q, which in a square is the diagonal QS.