WAEC Further Mathematics 2018 Question 19

Question 19

Coordinate Geometry

Find the radius of the circle x2 + y2 − 8x − 2y + 1 = 0.

  1. A.9
  2. B.7
  3. C.4
  4. D.3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (4)

Explanation

Centre (4, 1); r² = 16 + 1 − 1 = 16, so r = 4.