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The circle C C\,C has centre (1,5)(1, 5)(1,5) and passes through the point A(−4,3)A(-4, 3)A(−4,3).

a.

Find an equation for CCC.

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b.

Find an equation for the tangent to C C\,C at AAA, giving your answer in the form ax+by+c=0ax + by + c = 0ax+by+c=0, where aaa, b b\,b and c c\,c are integers.

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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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