I knew the answer before.. but
you need to learn (memorize) the equation of a circle that has a center at (h,k) and has radius r this equation is \[ (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 \]
to find (h,k), look at the graph and find the coordinates of the center can you do that ?
Yes, I sure can.
then use those numbers in the equation. And be careful of the minus signs. to find r, start at the center and count sideways. How many steps is that ? then use r^2 (i.e. r*r) in the formula
There are 4. r=4
the formula uses r^2 = 16 so do you now know the equation for this circle ?
What does h and k represent for this problem?
(h,k) is the (x,y) coordinates of the center. what is the (x,y) coordinates of the center of the circle ?
(4,1)
Would it be the second one?
the center is not at (4,1) start at (0,0) and count steps to the right, then down (the down part will make the y value negative)
It'll be 4 going to the right.
Are we trying to count to the dot?
I meant point**
Here is how to count it over to E. Then 1 step down
4 steps is 1 too many to the right
Sory, about that I've been up since 6 A.M.
Sorry*
you should find E at (3,-1) 3 over to the right, then 1 step down. that means h=3 and k= -1 use those numbers in the equation.
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