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1.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane

1.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane

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The lines with equations y=23x\displaystyle y = \frac{2}{3}xy=32​x and y=−23x\displaystyle y = -\frac{2}{3}xy=−32​x are tangents to a circle at (3,2)(3, 2)(3,2) and (3,−2)(3, -2)(3,−2) respectively.

Find an equation for the circle.

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1.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Questions

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  3. /1.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane

76 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 1.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, covering 1.3.1 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, 1.3.2 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, 1.3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, and 1.3.4 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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