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6.2 Equation of a Circle

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Question 1

The circle C C\,C has the equation

x2+y2+6x−2y+k=0, x^2+y^2+6x-2y+k=0, x2+y2+6x−2y+k=0,

where k k\,k is a constant. Given that the point (1,3)(1,3)(1,3) lies on CCC.

a.

Find the value of kkk.

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b.

Find the coordinates of the centre and the radius of CCC.

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c.

A straight line that passes through the point A(4,6)A(4,6)A(4,6) is tangent to the circle C C\,C at the point BBB.

Find the exact length of the line ABABAB.

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6.2 Equation of a Circle Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /6.2 Equation of a Circle

18 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 6.2 Equation of a Circle. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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