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Equation of a Circle

Question 117484 • *CR CCSS Math 2 S2 [M2960OX]

A circle centered at the origin contains the point (0, –9). Does (8, ) also lie on the circle? Explain.

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Answer
A
No, the distance from the center to the point (8, ) is not the same as the radius.
Option A
B
No, the radius of 10 units is different from the distance from the center to the point(8, ).
Option B
C
Yes, the distance from the origin to the point (8, ) is 9 units.
Option C
D
Yes, the distance from the point (0, –9) to the point (8, ) is 9 units.
Option D
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