CAIE P1 2021 June — Question 10

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2021
SessionJune
TopicCircles

10 The equation of a circle is \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 6 y - 77 = 0\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinates of the points \(A\) and \(B\) where the circle intersects the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find the point of intersection of the tangents to the circle at \(A\) and \(B\).