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Help me answer this question. check part b and correct it.

Help me answer this question. check part b and correct it.-example-1
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Given:

Radius = 3

Center = (8,5)

Find-: Use the Pythagorean theorem in the "x" and "y" terms.

Sol:

Pythagorean theorem :


\text{ Hypotenuse}^2=\text{ Base}^2+\text{ Perpendicular}^2

So,

a = x - 8

b = y - 5


\begin{gathered} a^2+b^2=r^2 \\ \\ (x-8)^2+(y-5)^2=(3)^2 \end{gathered}

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