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The points DDD, E E\,E and F F\,F have coordinates (−3,2)(-3, 2)(−3,2), (4,−1)(4, -1)(4,−1) and (1,−8)(1, -8)(1,−8) respectively.

a.

Show that angle DEF DEF\,DEF is a right angle.

[4]
b.

Given that DDD, E E\,E and F F\,F all lie on the circle CCC, find the coordinates of the centre of CCC.

[3]
c.

Find the equation of the circle CCC.

[3]

Circles Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Circles with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 28 questions covering 6.1 Midpoints and Perpendicular Bisectors, 6.2 Equation of a Circle, 6.3 Intersections of Straight Lines and Circles, 6.4 Use Tangent and Chord Properties, and 6.5 Circles and Triangles, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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