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8.1 Parametric Equations

8.1 Parametric Equations

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Question 12

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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8.1 Parametric Equations Questions

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19 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 8.1 Parametric Equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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