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SAT Math Difficulty: Foundational (500)

Digital SAT Math Practice Question #9

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In the xy-plane, a circle with center (3, -2) passes through the point (7, 1). What is the area of the circle?
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Tactical Insight (Hint 1)

Recall the standard circle equation: \( (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 \). Complete the square if the equation is expanded.

Elimination Framework (Hint 2)

Elimination Shortcut: Check the extremes or test answer choices starting with C to binary search the correct magnitude.

Masterclass Solution & Distractor Trap Analysis

The radius is the distance between the center (3, -2) and the point (7, 1). Using the distance formula: r = sqrt((7 - 3)^2 + (1 - (-2))^2) = sqrt(4^2 + 3^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = sqrt(25) = 5. The area of a circle is A = πr^2. So, A = π(5)^2 = 2...

Distractor Analysis: Trap choice eliminates careless test-takers who confuse roots with coordinates...

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