Equation of a Circle: MPM2D Grade 10 Mathematics
1. Introduction to the Equation of a Circle
A circle is a set of all points in a plane that are at a fixed distance (called the radius) from a fixed point (called the center). The standard form of the equation of a circle depends on the location of its center.
1.1. Equation of a Circle with Center at the Origin
If the center of the circle is at the origin (0,0), the equation of the circle is:
\[ x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \]
Example:
Consider a circle with a radius of 5 units centered at the origin.
The equation is:
\[ x^2 + y^2 = 5^2 \]
\[ x^2 + y^2 = 25 \]