Question

The equation of a circle is x2 + y2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0. If the radius of the circle is decreased without changing the coordinates of the center point, how are the coefficients C, D, and E affected?

Answer 1

A.
C, D, and E are unchanged.




B.
C increases while D and E are unchanged.




C.
C and D decrease while E is unchanged.




D.
C, D, and E increase.




E.
C and D are unchanged while E decreases.