The equation of a circle

x² + y² = r² for a circle centred at the origin, points on it, and the tangent at a point.

You will be able to

  • Write the equation of a circle centred at the origin
  • Decide whether a point is on, inside or outside a circle
  • Find the equation of the tangent at a point

25 minutes, 7 exam-style questions, with the Graphing Calculator.

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