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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Geometry

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Extreme practice · Multi-step problems within GCSE Higher. Difficulty is an editorial judgement. These questions are self-reviewed, not ranked.

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Show all working in the spaces provided. Paper 1H is non-calculator; Papers 2H and 3H permit a calculator. Diagrams are not to scale unless stated.

Original topic practice. This set is not a full official paper. Written work is self-reviewed against our worked solutions.

  • 1H · Non-calculator · 80 marks · 90 minutes
  • 2H · Calculator · 80 marks · 90 minutes
  • 3H · Calculator · 80 marks · 90 minutes
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Mathematics · Higher TierHigher Tier · Non-calculator practice · 1MA1
Torus Maths original · Edexcel style
1

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)

(b)

Find the area of quadrilateral OAPB.

(2)

(Total for Question 1 is 7 marks)

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