The Equation of a Circle using MathMatters 3: An Integrated Program by Glencoe Mathematics

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Theme:

Using the Equation of a Circle

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

40–50 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

4.2. Geometry and Measurement-geometric properties, coordinate geometry and measuring geometric objects.
4.3. Patterns and Algebra-procedures

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Use their knowledge of the distance formula to discover the equation of a circle.
  • Find the equation of a circle and graph a circle when given the equation.
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