Equations of Circles
Students determine the equation of a circle with its centre at the origin and solve related geometric problems.
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Students determine the equation of a circle with its centre at the origin and solve related geometric problems.
Key Questions
- How does the distance formula relate to the equation of a circle?
- What does the radius represent in the standard equation?
- How do we determine if a point lies on, inside, or outside a circle?
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