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

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A curve has the parametric equations

x=ln⁡(t+2),y=t2−9,t>−2 x = \ln(t + 2), \quad y = t^2 - 9, \quad t > -2 x=ln(t+2),y=t2−9,t>−2
a.

Find the points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes.

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b.

Find an equation for the tangent to the curve when t=2t = 2t=2.

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

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