How do you derive the equation of a circle?

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shootingstar28 · Answer

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/analytic-geometry-topic/equation-of-a-circle/v/equation-for-a-circle-using-the-pythagorean-theorem

anonymous · Answer

Can you just write me a small summary?

anonymous · Answer

@ShootingStar28 has a good link. If you need help I can explain it as well

anonymous · Answer

yes please

anonymous · Answer

@VeritasVosLiberabit ??

anonymous · Answer

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This is how you will start

anonymous · Answer

I have to write it out //:

anonymous · Answer

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I then use the pathogorean theorem to solve for r

anonymous · Answer

If you want it in words:
I find the lengths of the x and y components that add together to equal the radius. I then use the pythagorean theorem to create a relationship between the legs of the triangle formed and the radius of the circle.

anonymous · Answer

@highflylex Watch the video its only 6 minutes. It will make things much clearer

anonymous · Answer

Alright thank you so much, i have a better understanding within this topic, I have three more if you can help me with those?

anonymous · Answer

If you'd like help with another question, start a new thread. If you find the answer to this one satisfactory, please medal

anonymous · Answer

i mean yeah i'm going to give you the medal, but i was just wondering if you could help with more