A circle in the xy-plane has its center at the point (0.4,−0.3). If the point (6,5) lies on the circle, what is the diameter of the circle? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.Choose 1 answer:(A) 7.7 units(B) 15.4 units(C) 59.5 units(D) 119 units
Q. A circle in the xy-plane has its center at the point (0.4,−0.3). If the point (6,5) lies on the circle, what is the diameter of the circle? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.Choose 1 answer:(A) 7.7 units(B) 15.4 units(C) 59.5 units(D) 119 units
Identify Formula: Identify the formula to calculate the radius of the circle.The radius of a circle can be found using the distance formula between two points, which is the center of the circle and a point on the circle.
Use Distance Formula: Use the distance formula to calculate the radius.The distance formula is d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2, where (x1,y1) is the center of the circle and (x2,y2) is a point on the circle.
Substitute Given Points: Substitute the given points into the distance formula.Center: (0.4,−0.3), Point on circle: (6,5)Radius =(6−0.4)2+(5−(−0.3))2
Perform Calculations: Perform the calculations to find the radius.Radius = (5.6)2+(5.3)2Radius = 31.36+28.09Radius = 59.45
Calculate Square Root: Calculate the square root to find the radius.Radius ≈59.45Radius ≈7.71 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
Double Radius: Double the radius to find the diameter of the circle.Diameter =2× RadiusDiameter =2×7.71Diameter ≈15.42
Round Diameter: Round the diameter to the nearest tenth.Diameter ≈15.4 units
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