Math Problem Statement

Determine the equation of the circle graphed below.

Solution

To determine the equation of the circle in the graph, let's examine its center and radius.

  1. Center: From the graph, the circle is centered at the origin (0,0)(0, 0).

  2. Radius: The radius can be observed by measuring the distance from the center to any point on the circle. From the origin, the circle extends up to y=6y = 6, so the radius is 66.

Using the standard form of a circle's equation, (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h,k)(h, k) is the center and rr is the radius, we get:

(x0)2+(y0)2=62(x - 0)^2 + (y - 0)^2 = 6^2

This simplifies to:

x2+y2=36x^2 + y^2 = 36

The equation of the circle is:

x2+y2=36x^2 + y^2 = 36

Would you like more details on this solution or have further questions?

  1. How do we determine the center of a circle from its graph?
  2. What is the general formula for the equation of a circle?
  3. How can the radius be derived from a given circle equation?
  4. What if the circle's center was not at the origin?
  5. How can transformations affect the equation of a circle?

Tip: The radius is always the square root of the constant on the right side of the circle equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Equations of Circles
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Standard form of a circle's equation: (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10