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3.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

3.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

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Question 18

The curve C C\,C has parametric equations

x=4t+2t+1y=t−3t+10≤t≤4 x = \frac{4t + 2}{t + 1} \quad y = \frac{t - 3}{t + 1} \quad 0 \leq t \leq 4 x=t+14t+2​y=t+1t−3​0≤t≤4
a.

Show that C C\,C is part of a straight line.

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b.

Find the length of the line segment.

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3.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) Questions

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49 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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