SPS SPS SM Pure 2024 September — Question 7

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM Pure (SPS SM Pure)
Year2024
SessionSeptember
TopicCircles

7. The circle \(C\)
  • has centre \(A ( 3,5 )\)
  • passes through the point \(B ( 8 , - 7 )\)
The points \(M\) and \(N\) lie on \(C\) such that \(M N\) is a chord of \(C\).
Given that \(M N\)
  • lies above the \(x\)-axis
  • is parallel to the \(x\)-axis
  • has length \(4 \sqrt { 22 }\)
Find an equation for the line passing through points \(M\) and \(N\).
(5)
(Total for Question 7 is 5 marks)