The equation of a circle in standard form

2 2 2
( 𝑥 − h ) + ( 𝑦 − 𝑘 ) =𝑟
Prior Knowledge
• Pythagoras Theorem
• Factorizing Quadratics
 Cross method
 Completing the square

• Distance formula
• Midpoint formula

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Pythagoras Theorem

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Factorizing quadratics
Factor: Solve by completing the square:
Distance formula
Midpoint formula
Circle
A circle is the set of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point. The fixed point is called
the center of the circle and the equidistant is called the radius of the circle.
Example 1
Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with a radius of 6 and
center (0, 0).
Example 2
Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with a radius of 2 and
center (-1, 3).
Example 3
Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with center (2, 4) that also
contains the point (-2, 1).
Equation, Center, and Radius
Equation Center Radius

The graph of a circle is completely determined by its center and radius.

Example 4
Find the intercepts:
Example 4
Find the intercepts:
Example 4
Find the intercepts: