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Understanding the coordinates of a circle is vital in geometry. The position and size of a circle in a plane can be described using its coordinates. The standard equation of a circle is a mathematical tool that helps in representing a circle accurately on a coordinate plane. By mastering this equation, one can determine essential aspects of a circle such as its center and radius. In real-world applications, from architecture to satellite trajectory, knowing the coordinates and the standard equation enables precise circular designs and predictions.
| | 9 Theory slides |
| | 11 Exercises - Grade E - A |
| | Each lesson is meant to take 1-2 classroom sessions |
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x^2+6x+11=(x-h)^2+k
3x+8=53
x^2+5x=50 Write the smaller solution first.
The equation of a circle on a coordinate plane can be obtained using the Distance Formula. For example, consider a circle centered at the origin with a radius of 2. An arbitrary point P(x,y) lies on the circle.
Substitute values
x^2+y^2=4
The result previously obtained can be generalized to find the equation of a circle with a certain center and given radius.
On a coordinate plane, consider a circle with radius r and center (h,k).
The standard equation of the above circle is given below.
As it can be seen in the diagram, the distance between the center ( h, k) and the point ( x, y) is r. This information can be substituted into the Distance Formula.
Substitute values
The equation of a circle with radius r and center (h,k) was obtained by using the Distance Formula.
Tearrik has one last problem to solve before going to a BBQ. He needs to find the standard equation of the circle shown below.
Tearrik remembers that the standard equation of a circle is (x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2. However, he does not remember how to find the values of h, k, and r. Help Tearrik get to the BBQ by finding these values!
The center of the circle can be seen to have the coordinates ( - 1, 2). Therefore, it can be stated that h= - 1 and k= 2. It can also be seen that the radius of the circle is r= 5. By substituting these values into the standard equation of a circle, the equation of the given circle can be obtained.
Just like her classmate, Zain has one last problem to solve before getting to go to the BBQ. She has been asked to identify the center and the radius of the circle whose standard equation is given below. (x-4)^2+(y+3)^2=25 Zain has also been asked to graph the circle on a coordinate plane. Help Zain get to the BBQ!
From the obtained equation, the center of the circle can be identified as ( 4, - 3) and its radius as 5. With this information, the circle can be drawn on a coordinate plane.
Sometimes the equation of a circle needs a significant change to be rewritten as the standard equation of a circle. Typically in those cases, the equation can be rewritten by completing the square.
To be allowed to help design her schools basketball court, Dominika was asked to identify the center and the radius of the circle whose equation is given below. x^2-2x+y^2=4 By rewriting the above equation as the standard equation of a circle, identify the center and the radius. If any answer is an irrational number, write its exact value.
Therefore, 1 will be added to and subtracted from x^2-2x. Then, the resulting perfect square trinomial will be factored and written as the square of a binomial.
Identity Property of Addition
Rewrite 0 as 1-1
Identity Property of Multiplication
Write as a power
a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2
The process of completing the square is now finished. Finally, to obtain the standard equation of the circle, the number 1 will be added to both sides of the equation and y will be written as y-0. Also, the resulting number on the right-hand side will be expressed as a square.
The standard equation of the circle was obtained. The center can be identified as ( 1, 0) and the radius as sqrt(5).
This time, Dominika wants to play basketball on Sunday. Her father will be okay with that only if she completes her math homework. To do so, Dominika has to identify the center and the radius of the circle whose equation is given below. x^2+6x+y^2-4y=- 3 By rewriting the above equation as the standard equation of a circle, identify the center and the radius. If any of the answers is an irrational number, write its exact value.
Identity Property of Addition
Rewrite 0 as 9-9 & 4-4
Split into factors
Commutative Property of Multiplication
Write as a power
a^2± 2ab+b^2=(a± b)^2
The standard equation of the circle was obtained. The center can be identified as ( - 3, 2) and the radius as sqrt(10).
The challenge presented at the beginning of this lesson can be solved by writing the equation of the circle.
On a coordinate plane, a circle centered at the origin with radius 5 was drawn. Also, a point on the circle with x-coordinate 1 was plotted.
By writing the standard equation of the circle, find the y-coordinate of P. Write the answer as an exact value.
Recall that the x-coordinate of P is 1. Therefore, to find its y-coordinate, this value can be substituted into the equation of the circle.
The y-coordinate of P can be either 2sqrt(6) or - 2sqrt(6). However, from the diagram it can be observed that P is located in Quadrant I, where all values of the y-variable are positive. Therefore, the y-coordinate of P is 2sqrt(6).
The center is in the middle of the circle. Let's use the diagram to identify its coordinates.
The circle has its center in the point (4,3).
The radius of a circle is the distance between its center and any point on the circle's circumference. We found the center in Part A. Let's now identify a point on the circle that we can use to calculate the radius.
Since the endpoints of the segment have the same y-coordinate we can use the Ruler Postulate to find its length. r=|7-4|=3 The circle has a radius of 3.
Let's recall the standard equation of a circle with center in the point ( h, k) and a radius of r.
(x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2
In Part A, we found that the circle has its center in ( 4, 3), and in Part B, we found that the radius of the circle is 3. We find the equation of the circle by substituting these into the expression.
(x- 4)^2+(y- 3)^2= 3^2
Let's start by recalling the standard equation of a circle. (x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2 The center is the point ( h, k) in this equation. Let's rewrite the given equation to match this form.
We can now use this equation to identify the center of our circle. (x- 0)^2+(y-( - 1))^2=2^2 The circle has its center in ( 0, - 1).
The radius is denoted r in the standard equation of a circle.
(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2= r^2
Let's compare this with the expression we found in Part A.
(x-0)^2+(y-(- 1))^2= 2^2
We can see that our circle has a radius of 2.
In Part A we found that the circle has its center in ( 0, - 1). In Part B we learned that the circle has a radius of 2. By using this information we can draw its graph.
We can now conclude that the graph iii represents the circle.
Let's recall the standard equation of a circle. (x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2 In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius. The exercise tells us that the center of the circle is ( 9, 0) and its radius is 5. Let's use this to write the equation. (x- 9)^2+(y- 0)^2= 5^2 ⇕ (x-9)^2+y^2=25
Let's start by recalling the standard equation of a circle.
(x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2
In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius. We are told that the center of the circle is ( 1, -1) and its radius is sqrt(5). Now we have all the information we need to write the equation.
(x- 1)^2+(y-( -1))^2=( sqrt(5))^2
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(x-1)^2+(y+1)^2=5
Let's recall the Distance Formula. d = sqrt((x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2) Using this formula, we can find the distance d between two points (x_1,y_1) and (x_2,y_2).
The circle has a radius of 5.
Let's recall the standard equation of a circle.
(x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2
In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius. The exercise tells us that the center of the circle is ( 3, - 4) and its radius is 5. Let's use this to write the equation.
(x- 3)^2+(y-( - 4))^2= 5^2
⇕
(x-3)^2+(y+4)^2=25
We have been given that the circle has its center in (3,- 4) and contains the point (0,- 8). Let's mark these points in a diagram and use them to graph the circle.
We can now identify that graph i represents the circle.
Write the equation of the circle.
We will first find the center and the radius of the circle. Then we will use these to write its equation.
Let's identify the coordinates of the center and the coordinates of one point on the circle.
Choosing a point that is on the same y-coordinate as the center, we can find the radius by using the Ruler Postulate. r=|2-7|= 5 The circle has a radius of 5 units.
Let's recall the standard equation of a circle. (x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2 In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius. The center of the circle is ( 2, 3) and its radius is 5. Let's substitute this into the standard equation. (x- 2)^2+(y- 3)^2= 5^2 ⇕ (x-2)^2+(y-3)^2=25
The main hall of the Buzludzha monument in Bulgaria is in the shape of a circle and has a diameter of 70 meters. Find an equation that models the outer wall of the monument if its center is at the origin.
Let's recall the standard equation of a circle. (x- h)^2+(y- k)^2= r^2 In this form, ( h, k) is the center of the circle and r is its radius. In the exercise we are told that center of the circle is at the origin ( 0, 0). Let's substitute this into the equation. (x- 0)^2+(y- 0)^2= r^2 ⇕ x^2+y^2= r^2 We know that the diameter of the Buzludzha monument is 70 meters. The radius must be half that which is r= 35 meters. Let's substitute the radius into the equation. x^2+y^2= 35^2 ⇕ x^2+y^2=1225