CORE MATH Equations of Circles and Locus 1

Equations of Circles and Locus (last updated: Jan 2025)

Conventional Questions

CQ1. [2324/S6/Mock/I/14(8)(modified)]
It is given that the straight line L1 passes through A(–20, 0) and B(0, 10) .
(a) Find the slope of L1 . (2 marks)
(b) A straight line L2 : 2x + y + k = 0 cuts the x-axis and y-axis at the point H(h, 0) and G(0, g) respectively and
meet L1 at D , where k is a constant. Given that h < –20 . Denote the circle which passes through O , B and
H by C .
(i) Show that the point D lies on C .
(ii) Suppose AD = 24 cm , find the length of DH .
(iii) Someone claims that OB ! is longer than !
DH . Is the claim correct? Explain your answer.
(6 marks)

CQ2. [2324/S6/Mock/I/16(7)]
It is given that A and B are two distinct points in a rectangular coordinate plane. Let P be a moving point in the
rectangular coordinate plane such that the area of ∆ABP = k , where is k is a positive constant. Denote the locus of P
by Γ , where Γ cut the positive y-axis.
(a) Describe the geometric relationship between Γ and AB . (1 mark)
(b) Suppose the coordinates of B are (2, –3) and the equation of Γ is x – y + 3 = 0 .
(i) Find the equation of the straight line which passes through A and B .
(ii) If A is a point on the y-axis, find the equation of the circle with centre A and tangent Γ .
(6 marks)

CQ3. [2324/S6/Mock/I/19(9)]
The coordinates of the points A and B are (0, 4) and (32, –20) respectively. C is a point in the rectangular
coordinate plane such that BC is a vertical line. H is a point in the same rectangular coordinate plane such that
ÐAHB = ÐAHC and BH = CH .
(a) Find the coordinates of C . (2 marks)
(b) Suppose that AH = BH = CH . Denote the in-centre of ∆ABC by I .
At Find the coordibates of the circumcentre.
(i) Are A, H and I collinear? Explain your answer.
(ii) Someone claims that the area of the circumcircle of ∆ABC is greater than 4 times the area of the inscribed
circle of ∆ABC. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(7 marks)

CQ4. [2324/S6/PreMock/I/14(10)]
Consider a circle C: x2 + y2 – 12x – 16y – 69 = 0 . Denote the centre of C by O .
(a) Find the coordinates of O and the radius of C . (2 marks)
(b) A straight line L: 3x – 4y + k = 0 intersects C at A and B . A moving point P maintains an equal distance from
A and B . Denote the locus of P by Γ .
(i) Describe the geometric relationship between Γ and the line segment AB .
(ii) Find the equation of Γ .
(iii) If the x-coordinate of the intersection between Γ and the line segment AB is 9 , find k .
(5 marks)
!
(c) Suppose Q is a point moving on major arc AB . Someone claims that ÐAQB is less than 70˚. Do you agree?
Explain your answer. (3 marks)

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CQ5. [2324/S6/PreMock/I/19(10)]
P , Q and R are three distinct points on a rectangular coordinate plane and C is the circumcentre of ∆PQR . Given
that C lies on PR .
(a) Write down the value of ÐPQR . (1 mark)
(b) A rectangular coordinate system is introduced so that the coordinates of O , C and P are (0, 0) , (–6, 4) and
(2m + 4, 4m + 4) respectively, where m > 0 . O lies on the straight line passing through Q and R .
(i) Express the coordinates of R in terms of m .
(ii) It is given that the incentre and the orthocentre of ∆PQR are lying on the same horizontal line. Someone
claims that the area of the inscribed circle of ∆PQR exceeds 140 . Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(9 marks)

CQ6. [2324/S5/2/Exam/I/13(9)]
The equation of the straight line L1 is 3x – 4y + 12 = 0 . L1 cuts the x-axis and y-axis at D and E respectively. L2 is
a straight line parallel to L1 and passes through point F(6, 0) .
(a) (i) Find the area of ∆DEF .
(ii) Find the perpendicular distance from point F to L1 .
(3 marks)
(b) Let P be a moving point in the rectangular coordinate plane such that the perpendicular distance from P to L1
is equal to the perpendicular distance from P to L2 . Denote the locus of P by Γ .
(i) Describe the geometric relationship between Γ and L1 .
(ii) Find the equation of Γ .
(3 marks)
(c) Let k be a constant. C is a circle centred at (9, k) touches L1 and L2 . Find the equation of C . (3 marks)

CQ7. [2324/S5/2/Exam/I/18(7)(modified)]
Denote the origin by O .
(a) Let m be a constant. A is a point on the positive x-axis and B is a point on the straight line y = mx such that
AB = OB . Another straight line L is perpendicular to AB . Express the slope of L in terms of m . (2 marks)
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(b) Let f (x) = x 2 + kx , where k is a constant. Denote the vertex of the graph of y = f(x) by P .
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(i) Using the method of completing the square, express, in terms of k , the coordinates of P .
(ii) The graph of y = f(x) intersects the x-axis at O and Q , where Q lies on the positive x-axis. Denote the
inscribed circle of ∆OPQ by C . PQ is the tangent to C at point R(72, r + 16) , where r is the radius of
C . Find k .
(5 marks)

CQ8. [2324/S5/2/UT/21(3)]
Let y = –3x + 24 be the equation of straight line L . L intersects the x-axis and the y-axis at U and V respectively.
Denote the origin by O . Let C be the circle which passes through O , U and V . Someone claims that the area of
C exceeds 500 . Is the claim correct? Explain your answer. (3 marks)

CQ9. [2324/S5/2/UT/22(6)(modified)]
Let L be a line of slope –1 that passes through the point A(1, a) . The equation of C is x2 + y2 + 2x – 6y – 8 = 0 . It
is given that L intersects C .
(a) Find the range of values of a . (3 marks)
(b) Someone claims that the distance between A and the centre of C cannot be greater than 10 . Do you agree?
Explain your answer. (3 marks)

CQ10. [2324/S5/2/UT/23(6)]
Let A(2, 1) and B(–2, 3) be two points on the rectangular coordinate plane. A circle C with centre P(h, k) passes
through A and B .
(a) Prove that P lies on the line y = 2x + 2 . (2 marks)
(b) Find the equation of C in terms of h . (2 marks)
(c) If C also passes through D(1, 9) , find the value of h . (2 marks)

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CQ11. [2223/S6/Mock/I/16(8)(modified)]
Given the circle C1 touches the y-axis and cuts the x-axis at points A(2, 0) and B(6, 0) respectively. Denote the
centre of circle by Q . Let P be a moving point on the same rectangular coordinate plane, such that AP = BP , and
Γ be the locus of P .
(a) (i) Describe the geometric relationship between Γ and AB .
(ii) Find the equation of C1 .
(4 marks)
(b) Given that the circle C1 is the inscribed circle of ∆KLM , whereas ∆OPQ is circumscribed by the circle C2 . C1
and C2 are concentric circles.
(i) Write down the value of ÐQLM .
(ii) Someone claims that the area of ∆KLM will not exceed 84 square units. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(4 marks)

CQ12. [2223/S6/PreMock/I/11(6)]
The equation of the circle C is x2 + y2 + 32x – 10y – 8 = 0 . Denote the centre of C by G . The coordinates of the
point H are (5, 5) .
(a) Determine whether point H lies on, lies outside or lies inside the circle C . (3 marks)
(b) Let P be a moving point on C .
(i) Describe the geometric relationship between GH and GP when the area of ∆GHP is maximized.
(ii) Someone claims that the area of ∆GHP will not exceed 179 . Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(3 marks)

CQ13. [2223/S5/2/Exam/I/13(6)(mofidied)]
The coordinates of points A and B are (0, 37) and (24, 5) respectively. Let P be a moving point such that P is
equidistant from A and B . Denote the locus of P by Γ .
(a) Find the equation of Γ . (2 marks)
(b) Γ cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at H and K respectively. Let C be the point of intersection of AB and Γ .
area of ΔAHK 4
Someone claims that = . Do you agree? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
area of ΔBCH 7

CQ14. [2223/S5/2/Exam/I/18(10)(modified)]
Let O be the origin. The coordinates of points A and B are (15, 8) and (6, 8) respectively . Find the coordinates
of the
(a) circumcentre of ∆OAB , (3 marks)
(b) orthocentre of ∆OAB , (3 marks)
(c) in-centre of ∆OAB . (4 marks)

CQ15. [2223/S5/2/Exam/I/19(7)]
Let f(x) = x2 – 20kx + 8x + 100k2 – 65k + 21 , where k is a positive constant. Let Q be the vertex of the graph of
y = f(x) .
(a) Using the method of completing the square, express the coordinates of Q in terms of k . (2 marks)
(b) The coordinates of the points R and S are (10k – 4, –15k + 5) and (30k – 4, 5) respectively. Denote the
inscribed circle of ∆QRS by C .
(i) Express, in terms of k , the equation of the straight line which passes through Q and S .
(ii) It is given that QS is the tangent to C at point T . The coordinates of T are (40, 17) . Find the radius r of
C.
(5 marks)

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CQ16. [2122/S6/Mock/I/14(9)]
The equation of the circle C is x2 +y2 – 10x – 38y + 350 = 0 . Denote the centre of C by G .
(a) Write down the coordinates of G . (1 mark)
(b) The equation of the straight line L is 12x + 5y + 183 = 0 . It is found that C and L do not intersect. Let P be a
point on L such that P is nearest to G .
(i) Find the distance between P and G .
(ii) Let Q be a moving point on C . When Q is nearest to P ,
(1) describe the geometric relationship between P , Q and G ;
(2) find the ratio of the area of ∆OPQ to the area of ∆OGQ , where O is the origin.
(8 marks)

CQ17. [2122/S6/Mock/I/19(12)]
Let f(x) = x2 + (k – 4)x – 4k , where k > –4 is a constant. Let M be the vertex of the graph of y = f(x) . It is given
that the graph of y = f(x) passes through the same point P on the x-axis for all values of k . Denote the origin by O .
(a) (i) Find the coordinates of P .
(ii) Using the method of completing the square, express the coordinates of M in terms of k .
(4 marks)
(b) The graph of y = f(x) intersects the x-axis at points P and Q and intersects the y-axis at point R . It is given
that M lies in the third quadrant. Someone claims that the area of ∆OMQ is at least 4 times the area of ∆OMR
for any value of k . Do you agree? Explain your answer. (5 marks)
(c) Find the range of values of k such that the circumcentre of ∆PQM lies inside the triangle itself. (3 marks)

CQ18. [2122/S5/2/Exam/I/13(8)]
The coordinates of the points Q , R and S are (12, 2) , (8, –6) and (3, –11) respectively, and the circle C passes
through these three points.
(a) Find the equation of C . (3 marks)
(b) The coordinates of the point A are (–7, –15) . Prove that A lies inside C . (2 marks)
(c) Let G be the centre of C and T be a moving point on C . When T is farthest from QR ,
(i) describe the geometric relationship between TG and QR ;
(ii) find the equation of the straight line which passes through G and T .
(3 marks)

CQ19. [2122/S5/2/Exam/I/19(12)(modified)]
Let P be a moving point. G is the circumcentre of ∆PQR . The coordinates of Q , R and G are (6, 9) , (a, 11)
and (h, 3) respectively, where h > 0 .
(a) Express the coordinates of G in terms of a . (2 marks)
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(b) It is given that the slope of RG is . Denote the circumcircle of ∆PQR by C . A straight line L : y = kx cuts
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C at two distinct points S and T , where k > 0 . M is the mid-point of ST .
(i) Find a .
14 + 3k
(ii) Show that the x-coordinate of M is .
1+ k 2
(iii) The shortest distance from the origin O to the line passing through G and M is 2 41 . Denote the
location of P by a point A when P is farthest from M , and denote the location of P by a point B when
P is nearest to the y-axis.
If U is a point below the x-axis such that the area of the circle passing through A , B and U is the least, are
A , M , B and U concyclic? Explain your answer.
(10 marks)

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Multiple Choice Questions

MC1. [2324/S6/Mock/II/25]
The straight line 8x – 15y = 120 cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at the points A and B respectively. Let P be a moving
point in the rectangular coordinate plane such that AB = PB. Find the equation of the locus of P.

A. 15x + 8y = 0
B. 30x + 24y – 161 = 0
C. x2 + y2 – 30x – 64 = 0
D. x2 + y2 + 16y – 225 = 0

MC2. [2324/S6/Mock/II/27]
The equations of the circles C1 and C2 are x2 + y2 – 9x + 6y – 54 = 0 and 2x2 + 2y2 – 12x – 18y – 17 = 0 respectively.
Let G1 and G2 be the centres of C1 and C2 respectively. Denote the origin by O. Which of the following are true?
I. ∆OG1G2 is an isosceles triangle.
II. The line segment OG1 lies inside C2 .
III. C1 and C2 intersect at two distinct points.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC3. [2324/S6/Mock/II/40]
If A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) are the points of intersection of the straight line y = x – m and the circle x2 + y2 + 2x – 4y = 0 ,
then x1y1 + x2y2 =

A. 1 – 2m .
m2 + 4m
B. .
2
C. m2 – 4m .
D. 1 – 3m – m2 .

MC4. [2324/S6/Mock/II/41]
The equations of the three sides of a triangle are 2x + y = 7, 3x – 4y = 60 and y = k, where k is a constant. If the
x-coordinate of the circumcentre of the triangle is 28, then the y-coordinate of the circumcentre is

A. 31 .
B. 39 .
C. 56 .
D. 72 .

MC5. [2324/S6/PreMock/II/26(modified)]
The equations of straight lines L1 and L2 are 3x – 4y + 3 = 0 and 4x + 3y + 4 = 0 respectively. Let P be a moving
point in the rectangular coordinate plane such that the perpendicular distance from P to L1 is equal to the
perpendicular distance from P to L2 . Which of the following may be the equation(s) of the locus of P ?
I. 7x – y – 7 = 0
II. x + 7y + 1 = 0
III. 7x – y + 7 = 0

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

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MC6. [2324/S6/PreMock/II/27]
The equations of circles C1 and C2 are x2 + y2 + 8x + 6y – 11 = 0 and 2x2 + 2y2 – 6x + 8y + 11 = 0 respectively.
Let P and Q be the centres of C1 and C2 respectively. Denote the origin by O . Which of the following are true?
I. OP ⊥ OQ
II. Q lies outside C1 .
III. C2 lies completely in Quadrant IV .

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

MC7. [2324/S6/PreMock/II/39]
Find the range of values of m such that the circle x2 + y2 + 2x – 4y – 13 = 0 and y = x + m intersect at two distinct
points.

A. m < –3 or m > 9
B. m < –9 or m > 3
C. –3 < m < 9
D. –9 < m < 3

MC8. [2324/S6/PreMock/II/41]
Let P(0, 2) and L : 8x + 5y = k be a point and a straight line on the rectangular coordinate plane respectively, where
k is a positive constant. L cuts the x-axis and the y-axis at points Q and R respectively. If the y-coordinate of the
circumcentre of ∆PQR is 5 , then the x-coordinate of the circumcentre is

−41
A. .
10
−25
B. .
8
41
C. .
10
25
D. .
8

MC9. [2324/S5/2/Exam/II/27]
The equation of the circle C is 4x2 + 4y2 + 24x + 32y + 75 = 0 . Which of the following are true?
I. The origin lies outside C .
II. The entire circle C lies in the third quadrant.
III. The area of C is less than 20 .

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

MC10. [2324/S5/2/Exam/II/41]
Let O be the origin. The coordinates of the points P and Q are (p, 0) and (0, q) respectively, where p and q are
positive real numbers. If the in-centre of ∆OPQ lies on the straight line 3x + 5y = 2p , then p : q =

A. 4:3.
B. 3:4.
C. 4 : 15 .
D. 7 : 15 .

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MC11. [2324/S5/2/UT/8]
The equation of the circle C is 2x2 + 2y2 + 10x + 6y – 183 = 0 . Which of the following is/are true?
I. The coordinates of the centre of C are (–5, –3) .
II. The origin lies inside C .
III. The diameter of C is less than 20 .

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC12. [2324/S5/2/UT/9]
Find the range of values of k such that the circle x2 + y2 + 2x – 16y + 24 = 0 and the straight line 5x + 4y + k = 0
intersect at two distinct points.

A. k < –68 or k > 14

B. k < –14 or k > 68
C. –68 < k < 14
D. –14 < k < 68

MC13. [2223/S6/Mock/II/26]
The equation of the straight line L is 4x + y – 8 = 0 . If P is a moving point in the rectangular coordinate plane such
that the perpendicular distance from P to L is equal to the perpendicular distance from P to the x-axis, which of the
following is/are true?
I. The locus of P is a straight line with a slope of –4 .
II. The locus of P is a pair of straight lines.
III. The locus of P pass(es) through (2, 0) .

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC14. [2223/S6/Mock/II/28]
The equations of the circle C and the straight line L are x2 + y2 – 48x – 48y + 576 = 0 and 2x + 3y – 120 = 0
respectively. Which of the following is/are true?
I. L is an axis of symmetry of C .
II. The point (35, 45) lies outside C .
III. The circumference of C is 48π .

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC15. [2223/S6/Mock/II/40(modified)]
The equation of the straight line L is 4x + 3y – 3k = 0 , where k is a positive constant. L cuts the x-axis and the
y-axis at the points P and Q respectively. Let R be a point lying on the x-axis such that the y-coordinate of the
orthocentre of ∆PQR is 9 . Find the x-coordinate of R .

A. –12
B. –3
C. 3
D. 12

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MC16. [2223/S6/PreMock/II/22]
Let M be the mid-point of A(3, –6) and B(–5, 2) . If P is a moving point in the rectangular coordinate plane such
that the distance between P and M is 5 , then the locus of P is

A. a circle.
B. a parabola.
C. a square.
D. a straight line.

MC17. [2223/S6/PreMock/II/24(modified)]
The equation of the circle C is 4x2 + 4y2 + 16x – 56y + 64 = 0 . Which of the following is/are true?
I. The coordinates of the centre of C are (8, –28) .
II. The radius of C is 37 .
III. The point A(1, 1) lies inside C .

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC18. [2223/S6/PreMock/II/25]
If the straight line x – y = k and the circle x2 + y2 – 8x – 10y + 5 = 0 intersect at A and B , then the x-coordinate of
the mid-point of AB is

A. 9+k.
B. 9–k.
9+ k
C. .
2
9− k
D. .
2

MC19. [2223/S6/PreMock/II/39]
The coordinates of two vertices of a triangle are (–2, 4) and (8, 6) . If the circumcentre of the triangle lies on the
x-axis, then the x-coordinate of the circumcentre is

A. 3.
B. 4.
C. 5.
D. 10 .

MC20. [2223/S5/2/Exam/II/26]
The coordinates of the points A and B are (4, 7) and (15, –12) respectively, and O is the origin. If P is a moving
point in the rectangular coordinate plane such that the perpendicular distance from P to the line segment OA is
equal to the perpendicular distance from P to the line segment OB , then the locus of P is

A. the angle bisector of ÐAOB .

B. a pair of parallel lines.
C. the perpendicular bisector of AB .
D. the straight line which passes through A and B .

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MC21. [2223/S5/2/Exam/II/27]
The equation of circle C is 4x2 + 4y2 + 16x – 24y + 11 = 0 . The coordinates of P and Q are (–5, 0) and (4, –3)
respectively. Suppose G is the centre of circle C . Which of the following are true?
I. The coordinates of G are (–8, 12) .
II. The mid-point of PQ lies outside the circle.
III. ÐPGQ = 90˚

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

MC22. [2223/S5/2/Exam/II/39]
If the circle x2 + y2 – 5x – 9y + 24 = 0 and the straight line kx – y + 2 = 0 do not intersect, then

1
A. k< or k > 3 .
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−1
B. k < −3 or k > .
3
1
C. <k <3 .
3
−1
D. −3 < k < .
3

MC23. [2223/S5/2/UT/4]
A circle with centre (k, 2k) touches the y-axis. Find the equation of the circle.

A. x2 + y2 – 2kx – 4ky + k2 = 0
B. x2 + y2 – 2kx – 4ky + 4k2 = 0
C. x2 + y2 – 4kx – 2ky + k2 = 0
D. x2 + y2 – 4kx – 2ky + 4k2 = 0

MC24. [2223/S5/2/UT/5]
The equations of the circles C1 and C2 are x2 + y2 – 4x + 10y + 20 = 0 and 2x2 + 2y2 – 6x + 14y – 3 = 0
respectively. Which of the following is/are true?
I. The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the centres of C1 and C2 is 2x – 6y – 29 = 0 .
II. The radius of C2 is double that of C1 .
III. C1 and C2 intersect at two distinct points.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC25. [2122/S6/Mock/II/24]
The equations of the straight lines L1 and L2 are x + 3y = 0 and 3x – y = 0 respectively. If P is a moving point in
the rectangular coordinate plane such that P is equidistant from L1 and L2 , then the locus of P is a

A. circle.
B. straight line.
C. pair of perpendicular lines.
D. pair of parallel lines.

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MC26. [2122/S6/Mock/II/25]
The coordinates of the points A and B are (3, –6) and (–5, 2) respectively. Let P be a moving point in the
rectangular coordinate plane such that AP ⊥ AB . Find the equation of the locus of P .

A. x2 + y2 – 2x + 8y + 9 = 0
B. x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y – 27 = 0
C. x–y–9=0
D. x+y+3=0

MC27. [2122/S6/Mock/II/26(modified)]
It is given that the straight line L and the circle x2 + y2 –10x + 8y + 5 = 0 intersect at two points P and Q . If the
coordinates of the mid-point of PQ are (4, –8) , find the y-intercept of L .

A. –24
B. –11
C. –7
D. –2

MC28. [2122/S6/Mock/II/27]
The equation of the circle C is 2x2 + 2y2 + 8x + 4y – 5 = 0 . Which of the following is true?

A. The circumference of C is less than 20 .

B. The x-coordinate of the centre of C is –4 .
C. C does not intersect the x-axis.
D. The origin lies outside C .

MC29. [2122/S6/Mock/II/38]
Find the range of the values of k such that the circle x2 + y2 + 12x – 8y + 32 = 0 and the straight line 2x + y + k = 0
do not intersect.

A. –18 < k < 2

B. –2 < k < 18
C. k < –18 or k > 2
D. k < –2 or k > 18

MC30. [2122/S6/PreMock/II/21(modified)]
A and B are two fixed points on a straight line L . If P is a moving point in the rectangular coordinate plane such
that the area of ΔPAB is 5 , then the locus of P is

A. a circle.
B. a parabola.
C. a straight line.
D. a pair of straight lines.

MC31. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/22]
The equation of the circle C is 2x2 + 2y2 – 6x + 10y + 9 = 0 . Which of the following are true?
I. The origin lies outside C .
II. The radius of C is 5 .
III. The straight line x + y + 1 = 0 passes through the centre of C .

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

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MC32. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/23(modified)]
The equations of L1 and L2 are y = x + 3 and y = 2x + 3 respectively. P is a moving point in the rectangular
coordinate plane such that P is equidistant from L1 and L2 . Denote the locus of P by Γ . Which of the following
must be true?
I. Γ is a pair of staight lines .
II. The slope of Γ is between 1 and 2 .
III. The y-intercept of Γ is 3 .

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

MC33. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/26]
In the figure, the radius of the circle and the coordinates of the centre are r and (p, q) respectively. Which of the
following is/are true? y
I. p–q<0
II. p–r<0 x
O
2 2 2
III. p + q > r

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only

MC34. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/28]
Let C be a circle with centre (–4, 5) . C cuts the x-axis at two distinct points S and T . If ST = 6 , find the radius
of C .

A. 3
B. 4
C. 34
D. 61

MC35. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/38]
Let O be the origin. The coordinates of the points A and B are (a, 0) and (0, b) respectively, where a and b are
positive numbers. The in-centre of ∆OAB lies on the line 2x + 3y = 10 . If the radius of the inscribed circle of ∆OAB
a
is , then b =
6

11
A. .
5
B. 5.
C. 6.
D. 12 .

MC36. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/40]
The straight line x – y – 10 = 0 and the circle x2 + y2 – 12x + 2y + 28 = 0 intersect at A and B . Find the y-coordinate of
the mid-point of AB .

A. –5
B. –2.5
C. 7.5
D. 15

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MC37. [2122/S5/2/Exam/II/41]
If the circle x2 + y2 – 11x + 7y + 20 = 0 and the straight line y = mx – 5 have no intersection, then the range of values
of m is

27
A. −3 < m < .
31
27
B. − <m<3 .
31
27
C. m < −3 or m > .
31
27
D. m<− or m > 3 .
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Numerical Answers

CQ1. CQ11. MC1. D

1 (a)(i) Γ is the perpendicular bisector MC2. C
(a) of AB . MC3. D
2
(a)(ii) (x – 4)2 + (y – 4)2 = 16 MC4. A
(b)(ii) 12 cm (or x2 + y2 – 8x – 8y + 16 = 0) MC5. C
(b)(iii) The claim is incorrect. (b)(i) 30˚ MC6. B
(b)(ii) The claim is agreed. MC7. C
CQ2. MC8. C
(a) Γ is parallel to AB CQ12. MC9. D
(b)(i) x – y – 5 = 0 (a) outside MC10. A
(b)(ii) x2 + (y + 5)2 = 32 (b)(i) GH ⊥ GP MC11. B
or x2 + y2 + 10y – 7 = 0 (b)(ii) The claim is agreed. MC12. C
MC13. D
CQ3. CQ13. MC14. C
(a) C(32, 28) (a) 3x – 4y + 48 = 0 MC15. A
(b)(i) H = (25, 4) (b) The claim is agreed. MC16. A
(b)(ii) A, H and I are collinear. MC17. B
(b)(iii) The claim is agreed. CQ14. MC18. C
(a) (10.5, –1.625) MC19. B
CQ4. (b) (0, 19.25) MC20. A
(a) O = (6, 8); Radius = 13 (c) (7, 6) MC21. C
(b)(i) Γ is the perpendicular bisector MC22. A
of AB CQ15. MC23. B
(b)(ii) 4x + 3y – 48 = 0 (a) (10k – 4, 15k + 5) MC24. C
(b)(iii) –11 MC25. C
(c) The claim is agreed. −3 45k
(b)(i) y = x + +2 MC26. C
4 2
MC27. C
CQ5. (b)(ii) 15
MC28. A
(a) 90˚ MC29. D
(b)(i) (–2m – 16, –4m + 4) CQ16.
MC30. D
(b)(ii) The claim is incorrect. (a) (5, 19)
MC31. B
(b)(i) 26
MC32. B
CQ6. (b)(ii)(1) P, Q and G are collinear.
MC33. D
(a)(i) 15 (b)(ii)(2) 10 : 3
MC34. C
(a)(ii) 6 MC35. B
(b)(i) Γ is parallel to L1 CQ17.
MC36. B
(b)(ii) 3x – 4y – 3 = 0 (a)(i) (4, 0)
MC37. D
(c) (x – 9)2 + (y – 6)2 = 9 ⎛ 4 − k −k 2 ⎞
(or x2 + y2 – 18x – 12y + 108 = 0) (a)(ii) ⎜ , − 2k − 4⎟
⎝ 2 4 ⎠
CQ7. (b) The claim is agreed.
1 (c) k > –2
(a)
m CQ18.
(b)(i) P(60k, 45k2) (a) x2 + y2 + 24x – 18y – 400 = 0
(b)(ii) 1 (c)(i) TG and QR are perpendicular
to each other.
CQ8. (c)(ii) x + 2y – 6 = 0
The claim is correct.
CQ19.
CQ9. ⎛ a2 − 8 ⎞
(a) –5 ≤ a ≤ 7 (a) ⎜ ,3
(b) The claim is agreed. ⎝ 2a − 12 ⎟⎠
(b)(i) 20
CQ10. (b)(iii) A, M, B and U are not
(b) (x – h)2 + (y – (2h + 2))2 = 5h2 + 5 concyclic.
3
(c)
2