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TK
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TK asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

Solve equation of locus?

A point P moves along the arc of a circle with centre B(3.2). The arc passes through point C(6,0) and D(t,4).

1) Find equation of locus at point P.

2) Find the values of t.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Let radius be r.

    BC² = r²

    So r² = (6 - 3)² + (0 - 2)² = 13

    Also (3 - t)² + 4 = 13

    3 - t = ± 3

    Either t = 0 or t = 6

    Also locus of P,

    (x - 3)² + (y - 2)² = 13

    x² + y² - 6x - 4y = 0

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