The point lies on the circle defined implicitly by

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Problem

The point (3,4)(3,4) lies on the circle defined implicitly by x2+y2=25x^{2}+y^{2}=25. Using that information, estimate the yy-coordinate corresponding to x=3.05x=3.05 that is still on the same branch of the circle. (a) 3.92503.9250 (b) 4.03754.0375 (c) 3.96253.9625 (d) 3.99633.9963

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