AQA AS Paper 2 2019 June — Question 2 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicCircles
TypeFind centre and radius from equation
DifficultyEasy -1.3 This is a straightforward multiple-choice question requiring completion of the square to convert the circle equation to standard form (x-a)²+(y-b)²=r². It tests basic algebraic manipulation with no problem-solving required, and the multiple-choice format eliminates calculation errors. Significantly easier than average A-level questions.
Spec1.03d Circles: equation (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^21.03e Complete the square: find centre and radius of circle

2 Find the centre of the circle \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 6 y = 12\) Tick ( \(\checkmark\) ) one box.
(-2, -3) □
(-2, 3) □ \(( 2 , - 3 )\) □ \(( 2,3 )\) □

Question 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
\((-2, 3)\)B1 Ticks correct answer
Total: 1 mark
## Question 2:

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| $(-2, 3)$ | B1 | Ticks correct answer |

**Total: 1 mark**

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2 Find the centre of the circle $x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 6 y = 12$\\
Tick ( $\checkmark$ ) one box.\\
(-2, -3) □\\
(-2, 3) □\\
$( 2 , - 3 )$ □\\
$( 2,3 )$ □

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