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1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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The circle $C\,$ has centre $(1, 5)$ and passes through the point $A (- 4, 3)$ .

Find an equation for $C$ .

[3]

Find an equation for the tangent to $C\,$ at $A$ , giving your answer in the form $a x + b y + c = 0$ , where $a$ , $b\,$ and $c\,$ are integers.

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1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle Questions

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Maths
1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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.

1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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Question 8

69%

The circle $C\,$ has centre $(1, 5)$ and passes through the point $A (- 4, 3)$ .

Find an equation for $C$ .

[3]

Find an equation for the tangent to $C\,$ at $A$ , giving your answer in the form $a x + b y + c = 0$ , where $a$ , $b\,$ and $c\,$ are integers.

[4]

Markscheme

1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle Questions

A Level
Maths
1.6.2 Coordinate geometry of the circle

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.