Circle Theorems

Edexcel

Higher June 2025 Paper 1R Q23

EdexcelCurrent spec5 marksCircle Theorems

23

Circle with chords PR and QS intersecting at T; PT = (3y - 5) cm, ST = (x + 2) cm, RT = 4x cm, QT = (y + 3) cm

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\(PTR\) and \(QTS\) are chords of a circle.

\(PT = (3y - 5)\) cm     \(QT = (y + 3)\) cm     \(RT = 4x\) cm     \(ST = (x + 2)\) cm

Find an expression for \(y\) in terms of \(x\)

(5)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2R Q15

EdexcelCurrent spec3 marksCircle Theorems

15 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are points on a circle, centre \(O\)

Circle centre O with triangle ABC inscribed and lines OA and OC; angle BAO = 36 degrees and angle BCO = 21 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Angle \(BAO = 36^\circ\)
Angle \(BCO = 21^\circ\)

Work out the size of angle \(ACO\)

(3)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelCurrent spec5 marksCircle Theorems

16 \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) are points on a circle, centre \(O\)

Circle centre O with points A, B, C and D on it; chords CB, BA, AC, CD and AD and radii OA and OD are drawn; angle ACD is 54° and angle ODC is 28°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a)
(i) Work out the size of angle \(AOD\) (1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to part (a)(i) (1)
(b) Work out the size of angle \(CAO\) (1)
(c) Work out the size of angle \(ABC\) (2)