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Geometry and TrigonometryHardEquation of a circle from its centre and a point

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

In the xy-plane, a circle has centre (2, 3) and passes through the point (5, 7). Which equation represents the circle?

  1. A. (x − 2)² + (y − 3)² = 25Correct
  2. B. (x − 2)² + (y − 3)² = 5
  3. C. (x + 2)² + (y + 3)² = 25
  4. D. (x − 5)² + (y − 7)² = 25

Answer: A. (x − 2)² + (y − 3)² = 25

Radius² = (5 − 2)² + (7 − 3)² = 9 + 16 = 25.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (x − 2)² + (y − 3)² = 5
5 is the radius; the equation uses r² = 25.
C. (x + 2)² + (y + 3)² = 25
(x + 2)² + (y + 3)² has centre (−2, −3).
D. (x − 5)² + (y − 7)² = 25
(5, 7) is a point on the circle, not its centre.

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