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Pearson Edexcel IAL Mathematics P2.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane Question Bank

Practise circle coordinate geometry by finding centres, radii, equations, sketches and constraints from points or parameters.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Mathematics YMA01
Level
AS

Exam points

  • find a circle equation from a centre and a point, or from endpoints of a diameter
  • read the centre and radius from completed-square circle form
  • use radius and centre position to decide quadrant or touching conditions

P2.3 - Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane question 1

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Figure 2

Figure 2

Figure 2 shows a sketch of
- the circle C with centre X(4,-3)
- the line l with equation y=52x552y=\frac{5}{2} x-\frac{55}{2}

Given that l is the tangent to C at the point N,

Hence find

an equation for C.

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