You first need to put it in this form: (x-a)^2 + (y-b)^2 = r^2 which is a circle centered at (a,b) with a radius of r; in this case...
(x^2-3x) + (y^2-4y) = 0
I have down this block before, so you have to complete the square of both the LHS terms to get it in circle form.
(x^2-3x+9/4) - 9/4 + (y^2 - 4y + 4) - 4 = 0
where I have added and subtracted 9/4 and 4 to complete the square in each one:
(x-3/2)^2 + (x-2)^2 = 4 + 9/4 = 16/4 + 9/4 = 25/4
Sooooo...we have a circle centered at (3/2,2) with radius of sqr[25/4] = 5/2
2007-04-28 17:44:58
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answer #1
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answered by kellenraid 6
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You have to complete the square twice, one for the x, one for the y. First, rearrange the terms so the x's and y's are next to eachother.
x^2-3x+y^2-4y=0
To complete the square, add numbers to both sides of the equation, so the x^2 and y^2 terms are perfect squares.
x^2-3x+___+y^2-4y+___=0+__+__
(Take the middle number, divide by 2, then square it. This will always result in a perfect square.)
x^2-3x+9/4+y^2-4y+4=9/4+4=25/4
Now factor the x terms and y terms and you'll have your equation for a circle.
(x-3/2)^2+(y-2)^2=25/4
It is a circle of radius 5/2 centered at (3/2,2)
2007-04-29 00:45:00
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answer #2
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answered by Supermatt100 4
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x^2 + y^2 - 3x - 4y = 0
x^2 - 3x + y^2 - 4y = 0
(x^2 - 3x) + (y^2 - 4y) = 0
(x^2 - 3x + (9/4) - (9/4)) + (y^2 - 4y + 4 - 4) = 0
((x - (3/2))^2 - (9/4)) + ((y - 2)^2 - 4) = 0
(x - (3/2))^2 - (9/4) + (y - 2)^2 - 4 = 0
(x - (3/2))^2 + (y - 2)^2 - (25/4) = 0
(x - (3/2))^2 + (y - 2)^2 = (25/4)
Center : ((3/2),2)
Radius : (5/2)
2007-04-29 01:48:05
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answer #3
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answered by Sherman81 6
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x²+y²-3x-4y=0
x²-3x+9/4+y²-4y+4=0+9/4+4
(x-3/2)²+(y-2)²=25/4
center= 3/2, 2
radius=5/2
2007-04-29 00:40:47
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answer #4
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answered by Nick 2
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Will take a guess and assume that you are asking for centre and radius?
Centre (3/2 , 2)
r = â(9/4 + 4 ) = â(25/4) = 5 / 2
2007-04-29 08:28:12
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answer #5
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answered by Como 7
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Waht is the question?
2007-04-29 00:38:55
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answer #6
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answered by I know some math 4
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