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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 circle C C\,C has the equation x2+y2+8x−4y+k=0x^2 + y^2 + 8x - 4y + k = 0x2+y2+8x−4y+k=0 where k k\,k is a constant. Given that the point (1,5)(1, 5)(1,5) lies on CCC.

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Find the value of kkk.

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b.

Find the coordinates of the centre and the radius of CCC.

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c.

A straight line that passes through the point A(3,7)A(3, 7)A(3,7) is a tangent to the circle C C\,C at the point BBB. Find the exact length of the line ABABAB.

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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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