Math Problem Statement

Complete the equation of this circle.

Solution

In the image, we are asked to complete the equation of the circle. Based on the diagram, we can extract some important information to do this.

  1. Center of the Circle: The point AA, marked in the graph, is the center of the circle. From the grid, we can see that the coordinates of point AA are (1,1)(1, 1).

  2. Radius of the Circle: By inspecting the distance from the center A(1,1)A(1, 1) to the edge of the circle, we can count one unit horizontally or vertically to the edge of the circle, meaning the radius rr of the circle is 11.

Now, the standard equation of a circle with center (h,k)(h, k) and radius rr is:

(xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2

Substituting the values for h=1h = 1, k=1k = 1, and r=1r = 1, we get the equation:

(x1)2+(y1)2=12(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1^2

Which simplifies to:

(x1)2+(y1)2=1(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1

So, the completed equation of the circle is:

(x1)2+(y1)2=1(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1

Would you like further details on any step, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How can we find the center of a circle from its equation?
  2. How is the radius of a circle related to its equation?
  3. Can the equation of a circle have a different form for a circle not centered at the origin?
  4. How do we derive the general form of the circle equation from the standard form?
  5. What happens if the radius is not a whole number?

Tip:

Always make sure to square the radius correctly in the final equation, as small errors can impact the solution!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Equations of Circles

Formulas

(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2

Theorems

Equation of a circle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10