A circle is defined by the parametric equations x=−2+7cosθx = -2 + 7 \cos \thetax=−2+7cosθ, y=4+7sinθy = 4 + 7 \sin \thetay=4+7sinθ
Find the centre and the radius of the circle.
143 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.6 C: Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, covering 1.6.1 Equation of a straight line, 1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle, 1.6.3 Parametric equations of curves (A-level only), and 1.6.4 Parametric equations in modelling (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.