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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 26

A curve has the parametric equations

x=4t−8,y=t2−25 x = 4t - 8, \quad y = t^2 - 25 x=4t−8,y=t2−25
a.

Find the points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes.

[4]
b.

Find an expression for dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}dxdy​ in terms of xxx.

[3]
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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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