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8.1 Parametric Equations

8.1 Parametric Equations

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Question 7

The curve C C\,C has parametric equations

x=4t+2t+1y=t−3t+10≤t≤4 x = \frac{4t + 2}{t + 1} \quad y = \frac{t - 3}{t + 1} \quad 0 \leq t \leq 4 x=t+14t+2​y=t+1t−3​0≤t≤4
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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