1. Find the gradient of the tangent
Let the point of tangency be A(6,10) and the other point on the tangent be B(9,6).
Gradient of tangent mt=9−66−10=−34
2. Find the equation of the normal to the circle at the point of tangency
The normal is perpendicular to the tangent, so its gradient mn=mt−1=43.
The normal passes through A(6,10).
Equation of normal: y−10=43(x−6)
4y−40=3x−18
4y=3x+22
3. Find the coordinates of the centre of the circle
The centre of the circle lies on the normal 4y=3x+22 and the given line 3y=4x+13.
Solve simultaneously:
y=43x+211
Substitute into 3y=4x+13:
3(43x+211)=4x+13
49x+233=4x+13
233−13=4x−49x
27=47x
x=2
Substitute x=2 into 4y=3(2)+22:
4y=28⟹y=7
Centre of circle is (2,7).
4. Find the radius of the circle
The radius r is the distance from the centre (2,7) to the point on the circle (6,10).
r2=(6−2)2+(10−7)2
r2=42+32=16+9=25
r=5
5. Write the equation of the circle
Equation of circle with centre (a,b) and radius r is (x−a)2+(y−b)2=r2.
(x−2)2+(y−7)2=25
答案(x−2)2+(y−7)2=25