Illustrates The Center-Radius Form of The Equation of A Circle
Illustrates The Center-Radius Form of The Equation of A Circle
Illustrates The Center-Radius Form of The Equation of A Circle
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EQUATION OF A CIRCLE
Center-Radius Form or Standard Form
The equation of a circle centered at the origin having a radius of length r is: x 2+ y 2 = r2
The equation of a circle centered at (h,k) having a radius of length r is: ( x−h)2 +( y−k )2 = r2
Examples: 1. Example: Write the equation of a circle with center at the origin and radius 8
Solution: a. Use the equation of a circle with center at the origin and a radius of length r=8.
x 2+y2=r2 x2+y2=82 x2+y2=64
2. Write the equation of a circle with center (5,-2) and radius 4
Solution: . Use the equation of a circle with Center/ (h,k)= (5,-2) and r=4.
( x−h)2 +( y−k )2 = r2
( x−5)2 +( y −(−2))2 = 42
( x−5)2 +( y +2)2 = 16
III. 1. End points of a diameter are (1, 2) and (3, –4) __________________
3. Find the equation in general form of the circle with center (3, 5) and
tangent to the x-axis. _______________
4. Find the equation of the line that is tangent to the circle x 2 + y2=34 at
point (3, 2). ___________________
5. Find the equation of the line that is tangent to the circle x 2 + y2 +8x- 4y-
3 =0 at (3, -5) _____________________
REFERENCES: Kuta Software - Infinite Algebra I, Pre –Algebra, References: Infinite Algebra 2, Distance Learning
Module Mathematics 2, Project Ease (Effective Alternative Secondary Education) Mathematics II