Circle: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
16 questions
~32 mins
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A worksheet exploring the properties of circles as loci of points equidistant from a fixed point. Includes procedural, reasoning, and real-world problems to develop understanding.

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Circle: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Foundation
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Grade GCSE Foundation
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the radius of a circle with the equation x² + y² = 25.
[2 marks]
2.
Write the equation of a circle with center at (3, -2) and radius 4.
[3 marks]
3.
Plot the graph of y = 2x on the grid.
[3 marks]
4.
Construct a circle with center at (0,0) passing through the point (3,4).
[3 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer the questions with full explanations. Show all working.
1.
Determine the equation of the circle with center at (2, -3) and passing through (5, 1).
[4 marks]
2.
A circle has its center at (4, 5) and passes through (7, 9). Find its equation and radius.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why all points on a circle are equidistant from the center, and how this relates to the concept of a locus.
[4 marks]
4.
Given the equation x² + y² - 6x + 4y + 9 = 0, find the center and radius of the circle.
[4 marks]
5.
Describe how the equation of a circle changes if its center is moved from (0,0) to (h, k).
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer the following contextual problems.
1.
A round table has a radius of 1.5 meters. If a circular rug is to be placed under it with the same center, what is the equation of the rug? (Center at origin)
[3 marks]
2.
A drone is flying around a point at (4, 4) maintaining a constant distance of 10 meters. Write the equation describing its flight path.
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more difficult questions for extension.
1.
Given a circle with equation x² + y² + 4x - 6y + 9 = 0, find its center and radius. Then, determine if the point (0,0) lies inside, on, or outside the circle.
[5 marks]
2.
Construct a circle with a diameter from (1,2) to (5,6). What is the equation of the circle?
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer the following variety of questions on circles.
1.
Find the equation of a circle with center at (0,0) and passing through (0,7).
[2 marks]
2.
Plot the circle (x - 2)² + (y + 3)² = 16 on the grid and describe its position.
[3 marks]
F

Error Analysis

Identify and correct the mistake in the following statement:
1.
A student wrote the equation of a circle as x² + y² + 4x - 6y + 9 = 0 and concluded its radius is 3. Is this correct? If not, find the correct radius.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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