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Question 72

A circle $C\,$ has centre $(2, 6)$ The point $A$ $(11, 9)$ lies on the circumference of the circle.

Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at $A$ .

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Hence, find the coordinates of the point where the tangent crosses the $x$ -axis.

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Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent

130 exam-style questions on Eduqas GCSE Maths Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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Question 72

A circle $C\,$ has centre $(2, 6)$ The point $A$ $(11, 9)$ lies on the circumference of the circle.

Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at $A$ .

[5]

Hence, find the coordinates of the point where the tangent crosses the $x$ -axis.

[1]

Markscheme

Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent Questions

GCSE
Maths
Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent

130 exam-style questions on Eduqas GCSE Maths Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.