Edexcel A Level Maths: Pure

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3.2.1 Equation of a Circle

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Equation of a Circle

What do I need to know about the equation of a circle?

  • A circle with centre (a, b) and radius r has the equation

 

Eqn of Circle graph illustr, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes

  •  You need to be able to find the centre and radius of a circle from its equation

 

Eqn of Circle Illustr 1, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes

  •  You need to be able to find the equation of a circle given its centre and radius

 Eqn of Circle Illustr 2, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes

Exam Tip

  • Remember that the numbers in the brackets have the opposite signs to the coordinates of the centre. Eqn of Circle sign flip, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes 
  • Don't forget to take the square root of the right-hand side of the equation when finding the radius.

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Eqn of Circle Example, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes

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