Equation of a Circle
Understanding and using the equation of a circle (x-a)² + (y-b)² = r².
Key Questions
- Explain how the equation of a circle relates to Pythagoras' theorem.
- Analyze how changes in the center and radius affect the circle's equation.
- Construct the equation of a circle given its center and a point on its circumference.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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