The equation of a circle, $C$ is given by $x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x + 2y + 1 = 0$. Find the coordinate

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The equation of a circle, $C$ is given by $x^{2} + y^{2} - 6x + 2y + 1 = 0$. Find the coordinates of the centre, and radius of $C$. Find the equation of the tangent that touches $C$ at $(6, -1)$.

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(a) Centre $ = (3,-1) $ Radius $ = 3$ (b) $x = 6$

Coordinate Geometry - Finding the Centre and Radius of a Circle

Coordinate Geometry - Finding the Centre and Radius of a Circle

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