Question

The equation (x + 6)^2 + (y + 4)^2 = 36 models the position and range of the source of a radio signal. Describe the position of the source and the range of the signals

Answer 1

position: (-6, -4)

range: 6

Explanation:

The equation is that of a circle centered at (-6, -4) with a radius of √36 = 6. We presume that the "position" is that of the circle's center, and the "range" is the radius of the circle.

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The standard form equation of a circle with center (h, k) and radius r is ...

(x -h)^2 +(y -k)^2 = r^2

Matching parts of the equation, we find ...

h = -6, k = -4, r = √36 = 6.