Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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### Identifying the Equation of a Circle: An Educational Explanation

In this example, we need to determine which given equation correctly represents circle B shown on the graph.

![Graph with Circle](URL_of_the_image)

#### Graph Details:
- The graph displays a standard Cartesian coordinate system with labeled axes.
- The x-axis and y-axis both have a scale marked at intervals of 1.
- Circle B is centered at the point (3,-1) with a radius of 2 units.

To match Circle B to its equation, recall that the general form of the equation for a circle with center \((h, k)\) and radius \(r\) is:
\[
(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2
\]
Given:
- The center \((h, k)\) for Circle B is (3, -1).
- The radius \(r\) is 2 units.

Substituting these values into the equation form gives:
\[
(x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 2^2
\]
\[
(x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4
\]

#### Answer Choices:
A. \((x - 3)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 4\)
B. \((x + 3)^2 - (y - 3)^2 = 4\)
C. \((x + 3)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 4\)
D. \((x - 3)^2 - (y + 3)^2 = 4\)

Comparing these choices with our derived equation \((x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4\), none of the given options exactly match. The given options might likely have a typo or incorrect formatting.

However, to ensure accuracy in identifying what might have been intended, let's align closely and note the conceptual answer is:

\[
(x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4
\]

This educational content ensures understanding of both deriving the equation of a circle from a graph and matching it accurately to provided choices.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Identifying the Equation of a Circle: An Educational Explanation In this example, we need to determine which given equation correctly represents circle B shown on the graph. ![Graph with Circle](URL_of_the_image) #### Graph Details: - The graph displays a standard Cartesian coordinate system with labeled axes. - The x-axis and y-axis both have a scale marked at intervals of 1. - Circle B is centered at the point (3,-1) with a radius of 2 units. To match Circle B to its equation, recall that the general form of the equation for a circle with center \((h, k)\) and radius \(r\) is: \[ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \] Given: - The center \((h, k)\) for Circle B is (3, -1). - The radius \(r\) is 2 units. Substituting these values into the equation form gives: \[ (x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 2^2 \] \[ (x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4 \] #### Answer Choices: A. \((x - 3)^2 + (y + 3)^2 = 4\) B. \((x + 3)^2 - (y - 3)^2 = 4\) C. \((x + 3)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 4\) D. \((x - 3)^2 - (y + 3)^2 = 4\) Comparing these choices with our derived equation \((x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4\), none of the given options exactly match. The given options might likely have a typo or incorrect formatting. However, to ensure accuracy in identifying what might have been intended, let's align closely and note the conceptual answer is: \[ (x - 3)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 4 \] This educational content ensures understanding of both deriving the equation of a circle from a graph and matching it accurately to provided choices.
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