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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 32

The curve C C\,C has parametric equations

x=t−2t+2y=3t+2t+20≤t≤8 x = \frac{t - 2}{t + 2} \quad y = \frac{3t + 2}{t + 2} \quad 0 \leq t \leq 8 x=t+2t−2​y=t+23t+2​0≤t≤8
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 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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