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CAIE IGCSE Additional Math 8 coordinate geometry of the circle

Use this Circle Geometry hub to move from centre-radius form into line intersections, tangent equations and circle touching conditions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Additional Mathematics 0606

8. Coordinate geometry of the circle question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

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

Question (a)

(a)

Show that A lies on the circumference of the circle.

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

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

[ 3 ]

8. Coordinate geometry of the circle question 2

[Maximum number: 5]

Solutions to this question by accurate drawing will not be accepted.
A circle has centre (4,2) and meets the x-axis at (-2,0).

Question (a)

(a)

Find the equation of the circle.

[ 2 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Find, in exact form, the coordinates of the points where the circle meets the y-axis.

[ 3 ]
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