Question

Which of the following is a result of shifting a circle with equation (x-2)2 +(y-3)2=25 to the left 2 units ?

A.) Both the x- and y-coordinates of the center of the circle increased by 2
B.) Both the x- and y-coordinate of the center of the circle decreased by 2
C.) The y-coordinate of the center of the circle decreased by 2
D.) The x-coordinate of the center of the circle decreased by 2

Answer 1

D.) The x-coordinate of the center of the circle decreased by 2

Explanation:

(consult the diagram attached below)

Consider a circle

(x - 2)² + (y - 3)² =25

Where (h, k ) = (2, 3) which is the center of the circle.

When we want to move the circle to the left by 2 units, it also means the the center of the circle will move 2 units to the left.

If center of the circle moves 2 units to the left, it means that the x coordinate of the center of the circle will be decreases by 2 units, while y coordinate will remain the same.

Hence the new coordinate for the center of the circle is (2-2, 3) = (0, 3)

The new equation of circle will be:

(x - 0)² + (y - 3)² =25

(x )² + (y - 3)² =25