College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Circles - 2.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 187: 52

Answer

$x^{2}+(y-290)^{2}=67,600$

Work Step by Step

The diameter is 520 ft, so the radius is $r=260$ ft. If the center was 260 ft above the origin, 520 ft would be the highest point. The maximum height is 550, however, the center is raised, at (260+30) ft above the origin, on the y-axis, at the point $(h,k)=(0,290)$ The standard form of an equation of a circle with radius $r$ and center $(h,k)$ is $(x-h)^{2}+(y-k)^{2}=r^{2}$ $x^{2}+(y-290)^{2}=260^{2}$. $x^{2}+(y-290)^{2}=67,600$
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