Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Further Mathematics Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Further Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 38 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • FURTHER_MATHEMATICS • objective

The circle \((x-3)^2+(y+2)^2=25\) has centre \(O(3,-2)\) and radius \(5\). A line passes through the point \(P(7,1)\) and is tangent to the circle. Find the equation of the tangent line in the form \(y=mx+c\).

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. y = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{31}{3}
B. y = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{25}{3}
C. y = \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{31}{3}
D. y = -\frac{3}{4}x + \frac{31}{3}
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
y = -\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{31}{3}

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Further Mathematics Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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