Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Further Mathematics Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Further Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 11 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • FURTHER_MATHEMATICS • objective

A circle has centre (C(3, -2)) and radius (5\). Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (P(8, 1)\) and is tangent to the circle. Also give the coordinates of the point of tangency.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Equation: 8x+15y-79=0; Point of tangency: (1547/289, 697/289)
B. Equation: 8x-15y+79=0; Point of tangency: (1547/289, -697/289)
C. Equation: -8x+15y-79=0; Point of tangency: (-1547/289, 697/289)
D. Equation: 8x+15y-81=0; Point of tangency: (1545/289, 695/289)
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Equation: 8x+15y-79=0; Point of tangency: (1547/289, 697/289)

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Further Mathematics Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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