Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
Geometry For Enjoyment And Challenge
91st Edition
ISBN: 9780866099653
Author: Richard Rhoad, George Milauskas, Robert Whipple
Publisher: McDougal Littell
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 2PSA
To determine

To verify: The point (3, 4) is on the circle, that is the graph of the equation x2+y2=25

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Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Equation of the circle x2+y2=25

And a point D (3, 4)

Formula used:

Substitution method

Proof:

Point D is given as (3, 4)

For verification,

Put x = 3 and y = 4 in the equation of circle

Given equation of circle

  x2+y2=25

We get

Left side of the equation

  =x2+y2=32+42=9+16=25

Which is right side of the equation

Hence verified

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