AQA Paper 3 2018 June — Question 1 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 3 (Paper 3)
Year2018
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicCircles
TypeCircle equation from centre and radius
DifficultyEasy -2.0 This is a 1-mark multiple choice question requiring only recognition that r²=9 means r=3, then applying A=πr²=9π. It involves direct recall of the circle equation form and area formula with no problem-solving, making it significantly easier than average A-level questions.
Spec1.03d Circles: equation (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^2

A circle has equation \((x - 4)^2 + (y + 4)^2 = 9\) What is the area of the circle? Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(3\pi\) \quad \(9\pi\) \quad \(16\pi\) \quad \(81\pi\)

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1Circles correct answer AO1.1b
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1 | Circles correct answer | AO1.1b | B1 | 9π
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A circle has equation $(x - 4)^2 + (y + 4)^2 = 9$

What is the area of the circle?

Circle your answer.
[1 mark]

$3\pi$ \quad $9\pi$ \quad $16\pi$ \quad $81\pi$

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