Algebra II : Center and Radius of Circle Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Center And Radius Of Circle Functions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When identifying the center of a circle, take the opposite sign of each value connected to x and y. 

Example Question #91 : Quadratic Functions

What is the center and radius of the following equation, respectively?  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The equation given represents a circle.

 represents the center, and  is the radius.

The center is at:  

Set up an equation to solve the radius.

The radius is:  

The answer is:  

Example Question #22 : Center And Radius Of Circle Functions

Which of the following represents the formula of a circle with a radius of  centered at ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the standard form for a circle.

The circle is centered at:  

The radius is:  

Substitute all the known values into the formula.

Simplify this equation.

The answer is:  

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