Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics
1.3Coordinate geometry
Coordinate geometry in Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 1.3.1Find the equation of a straight line given sufficient information.
- 1.3.2Interpret and use the forms y = mx + c, y − y₁ = m(x − x₁) and ax + by + c = 0.
- 1.3.3Understand that (x − a)² + (y − b)² = r² is the circle with centre (a, b) and radius r.
- 1.3.4Solve problems on lines and circles with algebraic methods.
- 1.3.5Relate a graph to its equation and use points of intersection of graphs to solve equations.
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Coordinate geometry of straight lines
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The equation of a circle
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