Write the equation of the circle with center (-3, -2) and (4, 5) a point on the circle.
Solution:
The standard form of the equation of a circle is given by
(x - a)2 + (y - b)2 = r2
Where, a and b are the coordinates of the centre
r is the radius
Given, centre = (-3, -2) and (x,y) = (4, 5)
Substituting the values in standard form of equation we get,
(4 - (-3))2 + (5 - (-2))2 = r2
(4 + 3)2 + (5 + 2)2 = r2
(7)2 + (7)2 = r2
r2 = 49+49
r = √98
Thus, the radius of the circle is √98 units.
The equation of a circle can be written as
(x - (-3))2 + (y - (-2))2 = (√98)2
(x + 3)2 + (y + 2)2 = 98
Therefore, the equation of a circle is (x + 3)2 + (y + 2)2 = 98.
Write the equation of the circle with center (-3, -2) and (4, 5) a point on the circle.
Summary:
The equation of the circle with center (-3, -2) and (4, 5) a point on the circle is (x + 3)2 + (y + 2)2 = 98.
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