A circle is defined by the parametric equations x=4+3cosθx = 4 + 3 \cos \thetax=4+3cosθ , y=2+3sinθy = 2 + 3 \sin \thetay=2+3sinθ
Show that the Cartesian equation of the circle is
(x−4)2+(y−2)2=9 (x - 4)^2 + (y - 2)^2 = 9 (x−4)2+(y−2)2=9Hence find the centre and the radius of the circle.
215 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Parametric Equations, covering 8.1 Parametric Equations, 8.2 Using Trigonometric Identities, 8.3 Curve Sketching, 8.4 Points of Intersection, and 8.5 Modelling with Parametric Equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.