In the figure, the straight line L cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at A and B respectively. P(-3, 4) is a point on L such that OP is the altitude of AB in AOAB. 29. B P(-3, 4) (a) Find the equation of L. (b) Find the perimeter of AOAB.

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In the figure, the straight line L cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at A and
B respectively. P(-3, 4) is a point on L such that OP is the altitude of
AB in AOAB.
29.
B
P(-3, 4)
(a) Find the equation of L.
(b) Find the perimeter of AOAB.
Transcribed Image Text:In the figure, the straight line L cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at A and B respectively. P(-3, 4) is a point on L such that OP is the altitude of AB in AOAB. 29. B P(-3, 4) (a) Find the equation of L. (b) Find the perimeter of AOAB.
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