Circle Equations C7Beab
1. **State the problem:** We need to write the equations of three circles A, B, and C based on their centers and sizes from the graph description.
2. **Recall the formula for a circle's equation:**
$$ (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 $$
where $(h, k)$ is the center of the circle and $r$ is its radius.
3. **Identify centers and estimate radii:**
- Circle A: Center near $(2, 1)$, smaller size. From the graph scale, estimate radius $r_A \approx 1$.
- Circle B: Center near $(-3, 1)$, larger size. Estimate radius $r_B \approx 3$.
- Circle C: Center at $(0, 0)$, medium size. Estimate radius $r_C \approx 2$.
4. **Write the equations:**
- Circle A:
$$ (x - 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1^2 = 1 $$
- Circle B:
$$ (x + 3)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 3^2 = 9 $$
- Circle C:
$$ x^2 + y^2 = 2^2 = 4 $$
5. **Final answer:**
- Circle A: $$(x - 2)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 1$$
- Circle B: $$(x + 3)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = 9$$
- Circle C: $$x^2 + y^2 = 4$$