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1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane

1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane

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The circle C C\,C has centre (−2,3)(-2, 3)(−2,3) and passes through point (1,8)(1, 8)(1,8).

a.

Find an equation for CCC.

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b.

Show that the point (3,6)(3, 6)(3,6) lies on CCC.

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c.

Find the equation to the tangent to C C\,C at (3,6)(3, 6)(3,6). Give your answer in the form ax+by+c=0ax + by + c = 0ax+by+c=0, where aaa, b b\,b and c c\,c are integers.

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1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane

67 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, covering 1.2.1 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.3 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.4 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.5 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.6 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, 1.2.7 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane, and 1.2 Co-ordinate geometry in the x, y plane. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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