CAIE P1 2020 November — Question 9 9 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2020
SessionNovember
Marks9
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TopicCircles
TypeTangent from external point - intersection or geometric properties
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a multi-part question requiring: (a) standard circle equation from center and point, (b) proving tangency using perpendicularity or distance methods, and (c) finding the second tangent point which requires solving a system involving the circle equation, perpendicularity condition, and distance from external point. Part (c) elevates this above routine exercises as it demands coordinating multiple geometric constraints simultaneously, though the techniques are all standard P1 content.
Spec1.03d Circles: equation (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^21.03e Complete the square: find centre and radius of circle1.03f Circle properties: angles, chords, tangents

9 A circle has centre at the point \(B ( 5,1 )\). The point \(A ( - 1 , - 2 )\) lies on the circle.
  1. Find the equation of the circle.
    Point \(C\) is such that \(A C\) is a diameter of the circle. Point \(D\) has coordinates (5, 16).
  2. Show that \(D C\) is a tangent to the circle.
    The other tangent from \(D\) to the circle touches the circle at \(E\).
  3. Find the coordinates of \(E\).

Question 9(a):
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\(r = \sqrt{(6^2 + 3^2)}\) or \(r^2 = 45\)B1 Sight of \(r = 6.7\) implies B1
\((x-5)^2 + (y-1)^2 = r^2\) or \(x^2 - 10x + y^2 - 2y = r^2 - 26\)M1 Using centre given and *their* radius or \(r\) in correct formula
\((x-5)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 45\) or \(x^2 - 10x + y^2 - 2y = 19\)A1 Do not allow \((\sqrt{45})^2\) for \(r^2\)
Question 9(b):
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\(C\) has coordinates \((11, 4)\)B1
\(0.5\)B1 OE, Gradient of \(AB\), \(BC\) or \(AC\)
Grad of \(CD = -2\)M1 Calculation of gradient needs to be shown for this M1
\((\frac{1}{2} \times -2 = -1)\) then states perpendicular \(\rightarrow\) hence shown or tangentA1 Clear reasoning needed
Alternative method 1:
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\(C\) has coordinates \((11, 4)\)B1
\(0.5\)B1 OE, Gradient of \(AB\), \(BC\) or \(AC\)
Gradient of perpendicular is \(-2\); equation of perpendicular is \(y - 4 = -2(x-11)\)M1 Use of \(m_1 m_2 = -1\) with *their* gradient of \(AB\), \(BC\) or \(AC\) and correct method for equation of perpendicular. Could use \(D(5,16)\) instead of \(C(11,4)\)
Checks \(D(5, 16)\) or checks gradient of \(CD\) and states \(D\) lies on the line or \(CD\) has gradient \(-2 \rightarrow\) hence shown or tangentA1 Clear check and reasoning needed
Alternative method 2:
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\(C\) has coordinates \((11, 4)\)B1
\(0.5\)B1 OE, Gradient of \(AB\), \(BC\) or \(AC\)
Gradient of perpendicular is \(-2\); equation: \(y - 4 = -2(x-11)\); \((x-5)^2 + (-2x+26-1)^2 = 45 \rightarrow (x^2 - 22x + 121 = 0)\)M1 Solving simultaneously with equation of circle
\((x-11)^2 = 0\) or \(b^2 - 4ac = 0 \rightarrow\) repeated root \(\rightarrow\) hence shown or tangentA1 Must state repeated root
Alternative method 3:
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\(C\) has coordinates \((11, 4)\)B1
Finding \(CD = \sqrt{180}\) and \(BD = \sqrt{225}\)B1 OE. Calculated from co-ordinates of \(B\), \(C\) & \(D\) without using \(r\)
Checking (their \(BD)^2 -\) (their \(CD)^2\) is the same as (their \(r)^2\)M1
\(\therefore\) Pythagoras valid \(\therefore\) perpendicular \(\rightarrow\) hence shown or tangentA1 Triangle \(ACD\) could be used instead
Alternative method 4:
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\(C\) has coordinates \((11, 4)\)B1
Finding vectors \(\overrightarrow{AC}\) and \(\overrightarrow{CD}\) or \(\overrightarrow{BC}\) and \(\overrightarrow{CD}\) \(\left(= \begin{pmatrix}6\\3\end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \begin{pmatrix}-6\\12\end{pmatrix} \text{ or } \begin{pmatrix}12\\6\end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \begin{pmatrix}-6\\12\end{pmatrix}\right)\)B1 Must be correct pairing
Applying scalar product to one of these pairs of vectorsM1 Accept *their* \(\overrightarrow{AC}\) and \(\overrightarrow{CD}\) or *their* \(\overrightarrow{BC}\) and \(\overrightarrow{CD}\)
Scalar product \(= 0\) then states \(\therefore\) perpendicular \(\rightarrow\) hence shown or tangentA1
Question 9(c):
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\(E(-1, 4)\)B1 B1 WWW. B1 for each coordinate. Note: Equation of \(DE\) which is \(y = 2x + 6\) may be used to find \(E\)
## Question 9(a):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $r = \sqrt{(6^2 + 3^2)}$ or $r^2 = 45$ | B1 | Sight of $r = 6.7$ implies B1 |
| $(x-5)^2 + (y-1)^2 = r^2$ or $x^2 - 10x + y^2 - 2y = r^2 - 26$ | M1 | Using centre given and *their* radius or $r$ in correct formula |
| $(x-5)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 45$ or $x^2 - 10x + y^2 - 2y = 19$ | A1 | Do not allow $(\sqrt{45})^2$ for $r^2$ |

## Question 9(b):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $C$ has coordinates $(11, 4)$ | B1 | |
| $0.5$ | B1 | OE, Gradient of $AB$, $BC$ or $AC$ |
| Grad of $CD = -2$ | M1 | Calculation of gradient needs to be shown for this M1 |
| $(\frac{1}{2} \times -2 = -1)$ then states perpendicular $\rightarrow$ hence shown or tangent | A1 | Clear reasoning needed |

**Alternative method 1:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $C$ has coordinates $(11, 4)$ | B1 | |
| $0.5$ | B1 | OE, Gradient of $AB$, $BC$ or $AC$ |
| Gradient of perpendicular is $-2$; equation of perpendicular is $y - 4 = -2(x-11)$ | M1 | Use of $m_1 m_2 = -1$ with *their* gradient of $AB$, $BC$ or $AC$ and correct method for equation of perpendicular. Could use $D(5,16)$ instead of $C(11,4)$ |
| Checks $D(5, 16)$ or checks gradient of $CD$ and states $D$ lies on the line or $CD$ has gradient $-2 \rightarrow$ hence shown or tangent | A1 | Clear check and reasoning needed |

**Alternative method 2:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $C$ has coordinates $(11, 4)$ | B1 | |
| $0.5$ | B1 | OE, Gradient of $AB$, $BC$ or $AC$ |
| Gradient of perpendicular is $-2$; equation: $y - 4 = -2(x-11)$; $(x-5)^2 + (-2x+26-1)^2 = 45 \rightarrow (x^2 - 22x + 121 = 0)$ | M1 | Solving simultaneously with equation of circle |
| $(x-11)^2 = 0$ or $b^2 - 4ac = 0 \rightarrow$ repeated root $\rightarrow$ hence shown or tangent | A1 | Must state repeated root |

**Alternative method 3:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $C$ has coordinates $(11, 4)$ | B1 | |
| Finding $CD = \sqrt{180}$ and $BD = \sqrt{225}$ | B1 | OE. Calculated from co-ordinates of $B$, $C$ & $D$ without using $r$ |
| Checking (their $BD)^2 -$ (their $CD)^2$ is the same as (their $r)^2$ | M1 | |
| $\therefore$ Pythagoras valid $\therefore$ perpendicular $\rightarrow$ hence shown or tangent | A1 | Triangle $ACD$ could be used instead |

**Alternative method 4:**
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $C$ has coordinates $(11, 4)$ | B1 | |
| Finding vectors $\overrightarrow{AC}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ or $\overrightarrow{BC}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ $\left(= \begin{pmatrix}6\\3\end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \begin{pmatrix}-6\\12\end{pmatrix} \text{ or } \begin{pmatrix}12\\6\end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \begin{pmatrix}-6\\12\end{pmatrix}\right)$ | B1 | Must be correct pairing |
| Applying scalar product to one of these pairs of vectors | M1 | Accept *their* $\overrightarrow{AC}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ or *their* $\overrightarrow{BC}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ |
| Scalar product $= 0$ then states $\therefore$ perpendicular $\rightarrow$ hence shown or tangent | A1 | |

## Question 9(c):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $E(-1, 4)$ | B1 B1 | WWW. B1 for each coordinate. Note: Equation of $DE$ which is $y = 2x + 6$ may be used to find $E$ |

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9 A circle has centre at the point $B ( 5,1 )$. The point $A ( - 1 , - 2 )$ lies on the circle.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the equation of the circle.\\

Point $C$ is such that $A C$ is a diameter of the circle. Point $D$ has coordinates (5, 16).
\item Show that $D C$ is a tangent to the circle.\\

The other tangent from $D$ to the circle touches the circle at $E$.
\item Find the coordinates of $E$.
\end{enumerate}

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