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Question 32

A circle has the equation x2+y2=13x^2 + y^2 = 13x2+y2=13

a.

Write down the coordinates of the centre of the circle.

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b.

Write down the exact length of the radius of the circle.

[1]
c.

P P\,P is the point (2,3) on the circle x2+y2=13x^2 + y^2 = 13x2+y2=13

Work out the gradient of the radius at PPP.

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d.

Work out the equation of the tangent to the circle at PPP.

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