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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Find the radius and center of a circle whose parametric equations are x = 1 + 4cosθ and y = 3 + 4sinθ.
Options
A center (4,1), radius 4
B center (1,3), radius 2
C center (1,3), radius 4
Correct Answer
D center (1,4), radius 2
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Parametric equations of a circle are x = h + r cosθ, y = k + r sinθ. Comparing, h = 1, k = 3, and r = 4. So center is (1,3) and radius is 4.

Hint

The general form is (h + r cosθ, k + r sinθ).

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