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

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

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Question 16

A curve has the parametric equations

x=sec⁡2t,y=2tan⁡t,0<t<π2 x = \sec^2 t, \quad y = 2\tan t, \quad 0 < t < \frac{\pi}{2} x=sec2t,y=2tant,0<t<2π​
a.

Find an expression for dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}dxdy​ in terms of ttt.

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b.

Find an equation of the tangent to the curve when t=π3\displaystyle t = \frac{\pi}{3}t=3π​.

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c.

Find a cartesian equation for the curve.

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

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75 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only), covering 3.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) and 3.2.2 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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