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Ch. R - Algebra Review
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Chapter 1, Problem 50

Concept Check Match each equation in Column I with its graph in Column II. I II 47. A. 48. B. 49. C. 50. (x + 3)² + (y + 2)² = 25 D.

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Step 1: Identify the type of equation given in Column I. The equation \( (x + 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25 \) represents a circle because it is in the standard form of a circle equation \( (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \).
Step 2: From the equation \( (x + 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25 \), determine the center and radius of the circle. The center is at \( (-3, -2) \) and the radius is \( \sqrt{25} = 5 \).
Step 3: Examine the graphs in Column II and look for the graph that shows a circle centered at \( (-3, -2) \) with radius 5. This graph will match the equation given.
Step 4: For the other equations in Column I (A, B, C), identify their types (e.g., lines, parabolas, ellipses, etc.) by analyzing their algebraic form and compare with the graphs in Column II to find the correct matches.
Step 5: Match each equation with its corresponding graph by verifying key features such as intercepts, vertex, center, radius, or slope, depending on the type of equation.

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Key Concepts

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Equation of a Circle

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