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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 43

A curve has the parametric equations

x=tan⁡2tx = \tan^2 tx=tan2t, y=cos⁡ty = \cos ty=cost, where 0<t<π2\displaystyle 0 < t < \frac{\pi}{2}0<t<2π​

a.

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

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b.

Find an equation for the tangent to the curve at the point where t=π4\displaystyle t = \frac{\pi}{4}t=4π​.

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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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