Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of the circle shown in the image, and what is the significance of the line segment inside the circle?

Solution

The image you've uploaded shows a circle on a Cartesian coordinate plane. The center of the circle appears to be at the origin (0,0), and there is a horizontal line segment inside the circle. Here's a breakdown of the key features:

  1. Circle:

    • The circle is centered at the origin (0, 0).
    • The radius can be estimated by looking at the x or y coordinates where the circle intersects the axes. It seems to intersect the y-axis at y=6y = 6, so the radius appears to be 6 units.
  2. Line Segment:

    • There is a horizontal line segment with two endpoints, one located at the origin (0, 0) and the other at around (3, 0). This line represents the radius of the circle.

Equation of the Circle:

For a circle centered at the origin with radius rr, the equation of the circle is: x2+y2=r2x^2 + y^2 = r^2 In this case, since the radius is 6, the equation of the circle is: x2+y2=62orx2+y2=36x^2 + y^2 = 6^2 \quad \text{or} \quad x^2 + y^2 = 36

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Related Questions:

  1. What would be the equation of the circle if the radius was doubled?
  2. How can you find the area and circumference of this circle?
  3. What is the significance of the line segment inside the circle?
  4. How would the equation change if the circle's center was shifted?
  5. What is the general formula for the equation of a circle not centered at the origin?

Tip:

When writing the equation of a circle, always make sure to square the radius value before placing it in the equation x2+y2=r2x^2 + y^2 = r^2.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Analytic Geometry
Equations of Circles

Formulas

x^2 + y^2 = r^2

Theorems

Equation of a Circle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12