Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.4 Circles - F.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 38: 9

Answer

Center: $\left(\frac{5}{2}, 2\right)$ Radius = \frac{3}{2}$ units $equation: $\left(y-\frac{5}{2}\right)^2+(x-2)^2=\frac{9}{4}$

Work Step by Step

The center $(h,k)$ will be the midpoint of the endpoints of the diameter: $$(h,k)=\left(\frac{4+1}{2}, \frac{2+2}{2}\right)=\left(\frac{5}{2}, 2\right)$$ The raduis $r$ is equal to one-half of the diameter. The diameter of the cirlce is equal to the distance between the endpoints $(1, 2)$ and $(4, 2)$. Since the endpoints share the same $y$-coordinate, the distance between the two points is equal to the difference between their $x$-coordinates: $\text{diameter} = 4-1=3$ Thus, the radius is $\frac{3}{2}$. Therefore, the standard form of the equation is $$\left(y-\frac{5}{2}\right)^2+\left(x-2\right)^2=\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2\\ \left(y-\frac{5}{2}\right)^2+\left(x-2\right)^2=\frac{9}{4}$$
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