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9709 P13 - Nov 2020 - Q11 - 12 marks
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A circle with centre \(C\) has \((x-8)^2+(y-4)^2=100\).

(a) Show that \(T=(-6,6)\) is outside the circle. [3]

Two tangents are drawn from \(T\).

(b) Show that the angle between a tangent and \(CT\) is exactly \(45^\circ\). [2]

The tangents touch the circle at \(A\) and \(B\).

(c) Find the equation of \(AB\) in the form \(y=mx+c\). [4]

(d) Find the \(x\)-coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [3]

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