Question

Which figure is described below?

The locus of points 9 units from the
point (-1,3) on the coordinate plane.
A. circle
B. plane
C. ray
D. line

Answer 1

Option A.

Explanation:

Circle contains all points in a plane that are equidistant from a point, i.e., center of the circle.

The locus of points 9 units from the point (-1,3) on the coordinate plane.

It means, the figure represents the set of all points which are 9 units from the point (-1,3).

So, the given describes a circle with of 9 units and center at (-1,3).

Therefore, the correct option is A.