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Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent

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Question 21

A circle C C\,C has centre (3,−2)(3, -2)(3,−2). The point R(7,−3)R (7, -3)R(7,−3) lies on the circumference of the circle.

Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at RRR.

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Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 36 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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