Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.6 Translate and Classify Conic Sections - 9.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 656: 37

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Work Step by Step

Given $x^2+y^2-14x+4y-11=0$ We can see that $a=1\\b=0\\c=1$ We will find the discriminant of the given equation $=b^2-4ac\\=0^2-4(1)(1)\\=-4$ Since $-4\lt0$ and $a=c=1$, the conic is a circle. To graph the circle, first complete the square: $x^2+y^2-14x+4y-11=0\\x^2-14x+y^2+4y=11\\(x^2-14x+49)-49+(y^2+4y+4)-4=11\\(x-7)^2+(y+2)^2=64$ From the equation, you can see that the center is $(7,-2)$ and the radius is $r=8$.
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