Mathematics
The line segment joining A(2, -3) and B(-3, 2) is intercepted by the x-axis at the point M and the y-axis at the point N. PQ is perpendicular to AB at R and meets the y-axis at a distance of 6 units form the origin O, as shown in the diagram, at S. Find the :
(a) coordinates of M and N.
(b) coordinates of S
(c) slope of AB.
(d) equation of line PQ.
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