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Point (a, b) is a lattice point in xy-plane where, a and b are integer
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Point (a, b) is a lattice point in xy-plane where, a and b are integers.
Circle O has a center at (–2, 1) and a radius of 6. Some points, such as the center (–2, 1) lie inside the circle, but a point such as (4, 1) is on the circle but not inside the circle.
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Circle O has a center at (–2, 1) and a radius of 6. Some points, such as the center (–2, 1) lie inside the circle, but a point such as (4, 1) is on the circle but not inside the circle.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Number of lattice points that are inside the circle O |
128 |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
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Re: Point (a, b) is a lattice point in xy-plane where, a and b are integer
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Explanation:
Since the centre of circle O is at (-2, 1) and radius is 6
Let us go 6 units Left (-8, 1), Right (4, 1), Up (-2, 7) and Down (-2, -5)
Therefore,
integer values of x will lie between -8 and 4
i.e. 11 values in total
integer values of y will lie between 7 and -5
i.e. 11 values in total
Now, construct a square will each side 11 units
(Refer to the figure below)
Notice the number of points inside the square are (11)(11) = 121
But, the points inside the circle ) would be less.
Col. A: Value less than 121
Col. B: 128
Hence, option B
Since the centre of circle O is at (-2, 1) and radius is 6
Let us go 6 units Left (-8, 1), Right (4, 1), Up (-2, 7) and Down (-2, -5)
Therefore,
integer values of x will lie between -8 and 4
i.e. 11 values in total
integer values of y will lie between 7 and -5
i.e. 11 values in total
Now, construct a square will each side 11 units
(Refer to the figure below)
Notice the number of points inside the square are (11)(11) = 121
But, the points inside the circle ) would be less.
Col. A: Value less than 121
Col. B: 128
Hence, option B
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