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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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Question 12

The points DDD, E E\,E and F F\,F have coordinates (−3,2)(-3, 2)(−3,2), (4,−1)(4, -1)(4,−1) and (1,−8)(1, -8)(1,−8) respectively.

a.

Show that angle DEF DEF\,DEF is a right angle.

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b.

Given that DDD, E E\,E and F F\,F all lie on the circle CCC, find the coordinates of the centre of CCC.

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c.

Find an equation for CCC.

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

  1. A Level
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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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