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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I knew the answer before.. but

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (phi):

you need to learn (memorize) the equation of a circle that has a center at (h,k) and has radius r this equation is \[ (x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 \]

OpenStudy (phi):

to find (h,k), look at the graph and find the coordinates of the center can you do that ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, I sure can.

OpenStudy (phi):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There are 4. r=4

OpenStudy (phi):

the formula uses r^2 = 16 so do you now know the equation for this circle ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does h and k represent for this problem?

OpenStudy (phi):

(h,k) is the (x,y) coordinates of the center. what is the (x,y) coordinates of the center of the circle ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(4,1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Would it be the second one?

OpenStudy (phi):

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)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It'll be 4 going to the right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are we trying to count to the dot?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I meant point**

OpenStudy (phi):

Here is how to count it over to E. Then 1 step down

OpenStudy (phi):

4 steps is 1 too many to the right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sory, about that I've been up since 6 A.M.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry*

OpenStudy (phi):

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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