is a point on the x-axis. If (−3,5) was the center of the circle with radius 13 units, find all t possible coordinates for P. (Try this problem algebraically without formally graphing)
Q. is a point on the x-axis. If (−3,5) was the center of the circle with radius 13 units, find all t possible coordinates for P. (Try this problem algebraically without formally graphing)
Circle Equation: The equation of a circle with center (h,k) and radius r is (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2. Here, h=−3, k=5, and r=13.
Substitute Values: Substitute the values into the equation: (x−(−3))2+(y−5)2=132.
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: (x+3)2+(y−5)2=169.
Substitute y=0: Since P is on the x-axis, y=0. Substitute y=0 into the equation: (x+3)2+(0−5)2=169.
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: (x+3)2+25=169.
Subtract 25: Subtract 25 from both sides: (x+3)2=144.
Take Square Root: Take the square root of both sides: x+3=±12.
Solve for x: Solve for x: x=−3±12.
Find x Values: Find the two possible values for x: x=−3+12 and x=−3−12.
Calculate x: Calculate the values: x=9 and x=−15.
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