CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 8.3 Solve Tangent Problems Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics by using radius gradients and perpendicularity to form tangent equations.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Additional Mathematics 0606

Exam points

  • Use the radius and tangent perpendicularity relationship at the point of contact.
  • Determine the gradient of the tangent to a circle at a specified point.
  • Write the tangent equation in a correct linear form and verify it passes through the contact point.

CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 8.3 Solve Tangent Problems Questions question 1

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Point A has coordinates (3,-1).
A circle has equation (x−4)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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