standard_description: Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x^(4) – y^(4 )as (x^(2))^(2 )– (y^(2))^(2), thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x^(2 )– y^(2))(x^(2 )+ y^(2)).
problem_activity: Problem 1
Circles
$$A$$
and
$$C$$
are shown below.
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Write an equation that describes each of the circles.
Problem 2
Write the equation of a circle whose diameter has endpoints of
$$(-8, 2)$$
and
$$ (2, 2)$$
.
Problem 3
Describe how you could prove that circle
$$A$$
is similar to circle
$$B$$
.
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aligns: no