Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134217437
Author: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Question: Write the equation of the circle that is tangent to the y-axis. Its centre is at (-3, 5).**

Options:

1. \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \)
2. \( (x - 3)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 3 \)
3. \( (x - 3)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 9 \)
4. \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 3 \)

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**Explanation:**

To write the equation of a circle, we use the standard form:

\[ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \]

Where \((h, k)\) is the center of the circle and \(r\) is the radius.

Given:
- Center \((h, k) = (-3, 5)\)
- The circle is tangent to the y-axis, meaning the distance from the center to the y-axis is equal to the radius \(r\).

The radius \(r\) will be the absolute value of the x-coordinate of the center since it is tangent to the y-axis.

So,
\[ r = |-3| = 3 \]

Thus, the equation of the circle is:
\[ (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 3^2 \]
\[ (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \]

Therefore, the correct option is:

- \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \)

This option corresponds to the first choice in the given list.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Write the equation of the circle that is tangent to the y-axis. Its centre is at (-3, 5).** Options: 1. \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \) 2. \( (x - 3)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 3 \) 3. \( (x - 3)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 9 \) 4. \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 3 \) --- **Explanation:** To write the equation of a circle, we use the standard form: \[ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \] Where \((h, k)\) is the center of the circle and \(r\) is the radius. Given: - Center \((h, k) = (-3, 5)\) - The circle is tangent to the y-axis, meaning the distance from the center to the y-axis is equal to the radius \(r\). The radius \(r\) will be the absolute value of the x-coordinate of the center since it is tangent to the y-axis. So, \[ r = |-3| = 3 \] Thus, the equation of the circle is: \[ (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 3^2 \] \[ (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \] Therefore, the correct option is: - \( (x + 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = 9 \) This option corresponds to the first choice in the given list.
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