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3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

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Question 11

The curve C C\,C has parametric equations

x=2t+1t+2y=4t−1t+20≤t≤4 x = \frac{2t + 1}{t + 2} \quad y = \frac{4t - 1}{t + 2} \quad 0 \leq t \leq 4 x=t+22t+1​y=t+24t−1​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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3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) Questions

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76 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) and 3.3.2 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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