Worked Example 2

Worked Example 2

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The curve \(C\) has equation \(\dfrac{(x-2)^2}{2} + (y-3)^2 = 1\).

  1. Sketch \(C\),[3]
  2. Hence state the range of positive values of \(k\) such that \((x-2)^2 + (y+3)^2 = k^2\) intersects \(C\) at twice.[2]

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Answer:(ii) \(5 < k < 7\)

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