Mathematics · Higher TierHigher Tier · Non-calculator practice · 8300
Torus Maths original · AQA style1
A circle has centre O(0,0) and radius 9. P has coordinates (15,0). The two tangents from P touch the circle at A and B. A is above the x-axis.
(a)
Find the exact coordinates of A and B.
[5 marks]
(b)
Find the area of quadrilateral OAPB.
[2 marks]