Any point P with coordinates (\(x,~y\)) on the circumference of a circle can be joined to the centre (0, 0) by a straight line that forms the hypotenuse of a right angle triangle with sides of ...

This means that, using Pythagoras’ theorem, the equation of a circle with radius \(r\) and centre (0, 0) is given by the formula \(x^2+ y^2= r^2\). Example Find the equation of a circle with ...