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Circle A has equation . In the -plane, circle B is obtained by translating circle A to the right units. Which equation represents circle B?
Explanation
Choice C is correct. The equation of a circle in the xy-plane can be written as , where the center of the circle is and the radius of the circle is units. Itβs given that circle A has the equation , which can be written as . It follows that , , and . Therefore, the center of circle A is and its radius is unit. If circle A is translated units to the right, the x-coordinate of the center will increase by , while the y-coordinate and the radius of the circle will remain unchanged. Translating the center of circle A to the right units yields , or . Therefore, the center of circle B is . Substituting for , for , and for into the equation yields , or . Therefore, the equation represents circle B.
Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A down, rather than right, units.
Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A left, rather than right, units.
Choice D is incorrect. This equation represents a circle obtained by shifting circle A up, rather than right, units.