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CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 8.3 tangent problems

Use this tangent-problems page to connect the radius gradient to the tangent's perpendicular gradient and form the line equation.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Additional Mathematics 0606

Exam points

  • Use the radius gradient and perpendicular gradient to form the tangent equation.

8.3. Solve tangent problems question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

Point A has coordinates (3,-1).
A circle has equation (x4)2+(y+3)2=5(x-4)^{2}+(y+3)^{2}=5.

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

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