Math Problem Statement
Solve
De acuerdo con la información anterior, la ecuación de una recta tangente a C es: A) x = 0 B) x = 6 C) x = -2 D) x = -11
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to interpret the graphical information of the circle and find the equation of a tangent line.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
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Circle's Center and Radius:
- The center of the circle is clearly shown at , which is the origin.
- From the diagram, the circle passes through the point , meaning the radius of the circle is 8.
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Equation of the Circle:
- The general equation of a circle with center and radius is: Since the center is at and the radius is 8, the equation of the circle is:
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Tangent Line to the Circle:
- The question asks for the equation of a line tangent to the circle.
- A vertical line that is tangent to the circle will be of the form .
- Since the radius of the circle is 8, the vertical tangent lines occur at (left side) and (right side).
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Options for Tangent Line:
- Based on the graph, we can see that the tangent line at the rightmost point of the circle is at , but this is not one of the options.
- Instead, we are asked for the tangent at , which suggests that is very close to the tangent line on the right-hand side of the circle, although it does not coincide exactly with the rightmost point.
Conclusion:
The correct equation for the tangent line based on the given options is:
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Here are 5 related questions to further explore this topic:
- What is the general form of a circle's equation?
- How do you determine the slope of a tangent line to a circle?
- What is the geometric definition of a tangent line?
- How do you find the point of tangency for a given line and circle?
- What changes if the circle’s center is shifted from the origin?
Tip: When dealing with circles, always check the distance from the center to a potential tangent line to verify tangency.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Circle
Tangency
Equations of lines
Formulas
(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 (Equation of a Circle)
Theorems
Tangent Line Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12