Given the circle with the equation (x - 3)2 + y2 = 9, determine the location of each point with respect to the graph of the circle. In your final answer, state whether each point is on the interior, exterior, or circumference of the circle. Include your calculations as proof of each point’s location.

A. (-1, 1)
B. (3, -3)
C. (4, -2)

Question

Given the circle with the equation (x - 3)2 + y2 = 9, determine the location of each point with respect to the graph of the circle. In your final answer, state whether each point is on the interior, exterior, or circumference of the circle. Include your calculations as proof of each point’s location.

A. (-1, 1)
B. (3, -3)
C. (4, -2)

rosalina134 · Answer

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rosalina134 · Answer

@dude @pixel could you guys help?

dude · Answer

Do you have access to a graphing calculator?

rosalina134 · Answer

Could I use desmos or something like that, because no i do not :/

dude · Answer

Also, to clarify, you mean
$$(x-3)^2+y^2=9?$$

rosalina134 · Answer

Yes! I'm sorry.

dude · Answer

This should help, It's okay dont worry! https://www.desmos.com/calculator/dala5jqkhk

rosalina134 · Answer

So all I would need to do is say that this point is on the interior etc?

dude · Answer

Yes

rosalina134 · Answer

Thank you so much! :)

dude · Answer

You are welcome! :D