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A-LevelFurther MathematicsPolar CoordinatesOct/Nov 2011Paper 1 Q1013 Marks

The curve C has polar equation `r = 3 + 2 cos θ`, for `-π < θ < π`. The straight line l has polar equation `r cos θ = 2`. Sketch both C and l on a single diagram. [3] Find the polar coordinates of the points of intersection of C and l. [4] The region R is enclosed by C and l, and contains the pole. Find the area of R. [6]

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Further Mathematics (9231) Oct/Nov 2011 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Polar Coordinates and is worth 13 marks.

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