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 CC and find the equation of a tangent line.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

  1. Circle's Center and Radius:

    • The center of the circle OO is clearly shown at (0,0)(0, 0), which is the origin.
    • From the diagram, the circle passes through the point (8,0)(-8, 0), meaning the radius rr of the circle is 8.
  2. Equation of the Circle:

    • The general 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 Since the center is at (0,0)(0, 0) and the radius is 8, the equation of the circle is: x2+y2=64x^2 + y^2 = 64
  3. 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 x=ax = a.
    • Since the radius of the circle is 8, the vertical tangent lines occur at x=8x = -8 (left side) and x=8x = 8 (right side).
  4. Options for Tangent Line:

    • Based on the graph, we can see that the tangent line at the rightmost point of the circle is at x=8x = 8, but this is not one of the options.
    • Instead, we are asked for the tangent at x=6x = 6, which suggests that x=6x = 6 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: x=6\boxed{x = 6}

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Here are 5 related questions to further explore this topic:

  1. What is the general form of a circle's equation?
  2. How do you determine the slope of a tangent line to a circle?
  3. What is the geometric definition of a tangent line?
  4. How do you find the point of tangency for a given line and circle?
  5. 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