Q. (x−7)2+(y+5)2=16The given equation represents a circle in the xy-plane. If (x,−5) is a point on the circle, what is a possible value of x ?
Given Circle Equation: We are given the equation of a circle: (x−7)2+(y+5)2=16 We are also given a point on the circle where the y-coordinate is −5. We need to find the corresponding x-coordinate.
Substitute y=−5: Substitute y=−5 into the equation of the circle to find the possible values of x.(x−7)2+(−5+5)2=16
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by calculating (−5+5)2.(x−7)2+(0)2=16(x−7)2+0=16(x−7)2=16
Eliminate Square: Take the square root on both sides of the equation to solve for x.(x−7)2=±16x−7=±4
Solve for x: Solve for x by adding 7 to both sides of the equation.x=7±4
Calculate Possible Values: Calculate the two possible values of x.x=7+4 or x=7−4x=11 or x=3
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