Understanding the Standard Equation of a Circle

The video tutorial explains how to write the standard equation of a circle given its center and a point on the circle. It covers identifying the center coordinates, using the distance formula to find the radius, and simplifying the equation. The tutorial also discusses the importance of understanding the radius in both exact and approximate forms for graphing purposes.

What is the center of the circle in the given problem?

• (-1, 4)

• (0, 0)

• (1, -4)

• (2, -2)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1

In the standard equation of a circle, what does 'H' represent?

• The X-coordinate of the center

• The radius

• A point on the circle

• The Y-coordinate of the center

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1

How do you calculate the radius of a circle given a center and a point on the circle?

• Using the circumference formula

• Using the distance formula

• Using the midpoint formula

• Using the area formula

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What is the distance between the center (-1, 4) and the point (2, -2)?

• 6

• Square root of 36

• 5

• Square root of 45

What is the simplified form of the square root of 45?

• 5 square root 3

• 9 square root 5

• Square root of 9

• 3 square root 5

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1

What is the value of R squared in the circle's equation?

• 36

• 45

• 9

• 81

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1

What is the final form of the standard equation of the circle?

• (X - 1)^2 + (Y + 4)^2 = 45

• (X + 1)^2 + (Y - 4)^2 = 45

• (X - 1)^2 + (Y - 4)^2 = 36

• (X + 1)^2 + (Y + 4)^2 = 36

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

What is the approximate decimal value of the radius?

• 5.5

• 7.2

• 8.1

• 6.71

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

Why might it be helpful to know the decimal value of the radius when graphing?

• To accurately plot the circle

• To find the center

• To determine the diameter

• To calculate the area

What is the significance of the red segment in the graph?

• It represents the diameter

• It represents the radius

• It represents the tangent

• It represents the circumference