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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

8.1The equation of a circle

The equation of a circle in Cambridge IGCSE Additional 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. 8.1Know and use the equation of a circle with given centre and radius, in any form.

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  • The equation of a circle

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The equation of a circle: sample question

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Find the radius of the circle x2+y2−6x+2y−15=0x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 2y - 15 = 0.

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