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1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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The lines with equations y=23x\displaystyle y = \frac{2}{3}xy=32​x and y=−23x\displaystyle y = -\frac{2}{3}xy=−32​x are tangents to a circle at (3,2)(3, 2)(3,2) and (3,−2)(3, -2)(3,−2) respectively.

Find an equation for the circle.

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1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle Questions

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60 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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