Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 12 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space - 12.1 Exercises - Page 814: 14

Answer

$(x-1)^2+(y-2)^2+(z-3)^2=14$

Work Step by Step

Since the sphere is centered at $(1,2,3)$ and passes through $(0,0,0)$, we know the radius is the distance between these two points. Using the distance formula, we get $$r=\sqrt{(1-0)^2+(2-0)^2+(3-0)^2} \\=\sqrt{(1)^2+(2)^2+(3)^2} \\=\sqrt{1+4+9}\\=\sqrt{14}.$$ Hence we have a sphere centered at $(1,2,3)$ and with radius $r=\sqrt{14}$. Thus the equation of the sphere is $$(x-1)^2+(y-2)^2+(z-3)^2=14.$$
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