Math Problem Statement

Find the equations (in general form) of the tangent lines to the circle x^2 + y^2 - 8x + 10y - 128 = 0 at the points of the circle on the x-axis. Find the equation (in general form) of the circle tangent to the line 3x + 2y + 4 = 0 at (-2, 1) and whose center is on the line x - 8y + 36 = 0. Find an equation of the circle containing the point A(3,5) and tangent to the line 3x + y + 2 = 0 at B(-1,1). Write an equation of the circle (in general form) containing the points A(1,1), B(-2,3), & C(3,4). Find an equation of the line that contains a diameter of the circle x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 4y - 4 = 0, and which is parallel to the line 3x + 5y = 4. Prove analytically (using coordinate geometry) that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular.

Solution

Let's go through each of the six exercises and discuss the steps required to solve them:

  1. Tangents to a Circle at the Points on the X-axis
    The equation of the circle is x2+y28x+10y128=0x^2 + y^2 - 8x + 10y - 128 = 0.
    To find the tangent lines to this circle at points on the x-axis, follow these steps:

    • Find the points of intersection of the circle with the x-axis (y=0y = 0).
    • At these points, calculate the slope of the tangent lines.
    • Use the point-slope form of a line to derive the equations of the tangents.
  2. Equation of a Circle Tangent to a Line
    The given line is 3x+2y+4=03x + 2y + 4 = 0, and the point is (2,1)(-2,1), with the center on x8y+36=0x - 8y + 36 = 0.

    • Write the general form of the equation of the circle: (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2.
    • Use the conditions of tangency, distance from the center to the line, and the point condition to find the center (h,k)(h, k) and radius rr.
    • Use these to write the equation of the circle.
  3. Equation of Circle Through A(3,5) Tangent to Line
    Given points are A(3,5)A(3,5) and B(1,1)B(-1,1), and the line of tangency is 3x+y+2=03x + y + 2 = 0.

    • Use the general form (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2.
    • Utilize the conditions for the points passing through the circle and the tangent at point B.
    • Solve for hh, kk, and rr accordingly.
  4. Circle Containing Three Given Points
    The points are A(1,1),B(2,3),C(3,4)A(1,1), B(-2,3), C(3,4).

    • You need to find the circle that passes through these three points.
    • Use the general equation x2+y2+Dx+Ey+F=0x^2 + y^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0, and substitute the coordinates of the points to form a system of equations.
    • Solve this system to determine the values of DD, EE, and FF, and thus the equation of the circle.
  5. Line Containing Diameter of a Circle Parallel to Given Line
    The equation of the circle is x2+y2+2x4y4=0x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 4y - 4 = 0, and the line must be parallel to 3x+5y=43x + 5y = 4.

    • Find the center and radius of the circle by completing the square.
    • Identify a line that passes through the center and contains a diameter. Since it is parallel to 3x+5y=43x + 5y = 4, its slope will be the same as that of the given line.
  6. Prove Diagonals of a Rhombus are Perpendicular
    Use coordinate geometry to prove that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular:

    • Place the vertices of the rhombus at convenient coordinates on the plane.
    • Write the equations of the diagonals and show that their slopes are negative reciprocals of each other, confirming perpendicularity.

Would you like detailed steps on any specific problem? Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you derive the equation of a tangent to a circle at any point on its circumference?
  2. How can you determine the distance from a point to a line in coordinate geometry?
  3. What conditions must a line satisfy to be tangent to a circle at a given point?
  4. How do you prove that a line is parallel to another using slope concepts?
  5. What is the geometric significance of the perpendicularity of diagonals in a rhombus?

Tip: Always double-check tangency conditions by calculating the perpendicular distance from the center of the circle to the tangent line!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Circle Equations
Tangents
Analytical Geometry

Formulas

General equation of a circle: (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2
Distance from a point to a line formula
Slope-intercept form of a line
Point-slope form of a line
Perpendicular distance formula

Theorems

Tangency condition of a circle and a line
Properties of tangents to circles
Geometric properties of rhombuses

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12