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SOLVING & GRAPHING (11-20)

11-17. Identify the center and radius of the circle given the equation x2 + y2 -9x + 4y = -8.25. Sketch its graph accurately, and indicate the center and radius. Show your solution then box the final answer.

18-20. Graph the circle accurately given the center C(3,-2) and radius of 5.5 units.

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### Problem 11-17: Identify the Center and Radius of the Circle

We are given the equation of the circle:

\[
x^2 + y^2 - 9x + 4y = -8.25
\]

#### Step 1: Rearrange and complete the square

To rewrite this equation in the standard form of a circle, we need to complete the square for both the \(x\)-terms and the \(y\)-terms.

Start by grouping the \(x\) and \(y\) terms:

\[
(x^2 - 9x) + (y^2 + 4y) = -8.25
\]

#### Step 2: Complete the square for \(x\)-terms

For \(x^2 - 9x\), take half of \(-9\), square it, and add it to both sides:

\[
\frac{-9}{2} = -4.5, \quad (-4.5)^2 = 20.25
\]

So, we add 20.25 to both sides:

\[
(x^2 - 9x + 20.25) + (y^2 + 4y) = -8.25 + 20.25
\]

#### Step 3: Complete the square for \(y\)-terms

For \(y^2 + 4y\), take half of 4, square it, and add it to both sides:

\[
\frac{4}{2} = 2, \quad (2)^2 = 4
\]

Add 4 to both sides:

\[
(x^2 - 9x + 20.25) + (y^2 + 4y + 4) = -8.25 + 20.25 + 4
\]

#### Step 4: Simplify

Simplifying both sides gives us:

\[
(x - 4.5)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 16
\]

#### Step 5: Identify the center and radius

Now the equation is in the standard form of a circle:

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

Where \((h, k)\) is the center and \(r\) is the radius. From the equation \((x - 4.5)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 16\), we can see that:

- Center: \((4.5, -2)\)
- Radius: \(r = \sqrt{16} = 4\)

**Final Answer** (boxed):

- Center: \((4.5, -2)\)
- Radius: \(4\)

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### Problem 18-20: Graph the Circle with Given Center and Radius

Given:

- Center \(C(3, -2)\)
- Radius = 5.5 units

#### Step 1: Equation of the circle

The standard form of the equation of a circle is:

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

Where \((h, k)\) is the center, and \(r\) is the radius. Plugging in the given center \((3, -2)\) and radius \(5.5\):

\[
(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = (5.5)^2 = 30.25
\]

So the equation of the circle is:

\[
(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 30.25
\]

#### Step 2: Graphing the circle

To graph the circle:

1. Plot the center at \(C(3, -2)\).
2. Mark points that are 5.5 units away from the center in all directions (left, right, up, down).
3. Draw the circle passing through those points.

If you'd like a graphical representation, I can create an accurate plot for you. Would you like me to proceed with that?

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Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:
1. How do you derive the general formula for completing the square?
2. What are the steps to convert the general equation of a circle into standard form?
3. How do you determine the distance between two points on a coordinate plane?
4. How does the radius affect the size of the circle on the graph?
5. How would you graph a circle that is not centered at the origin?

**Tip:** Completing the square is a useful technique not only for circles but also for solving quadratic equations!

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SOLVING & GRAPHING (11-20)
11-17. Identify the center and radius of the circle given the equation x^2 + y^2 -9x + 4y = -8.25. Sketch its graph accurately, and indicate the center and radius. Show your solution then box the final answer.
18-20. Graph the circle accurately given the center C(3,-2) and radius of 5.5 units.

Learn how to identify the center and radius of a circle from the equation x^2 + y^2 -9x + 4y = -8.25 by completing the square. The problem also covers how to accurately graph a circle given center C(3, -2) and a radius of 5.5 units. Step-by-step solutions provided for students in Grades 9-12.

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