Question #d744c

1 Answer
Mar 10, 2017

55 feet.

Explanation:

Let's assume that the equation describes the distances in feet.

So, the graph of (x + 15)^2 + (y - 12)^2 = 25(x+15)2+(y12)2=25 is of the form (x - p)^2 + (y - q)^2 = r^2(xp)2+(yq)2=r2, which is a circle. The radius, rr will stretch to the circumference on all sides of the centre, so it will determine how far you can step without losing contact with the motion detector.

Here, r^2 = 25r2=25, so r = 5r=5 (the radius must be positive).

Therefore, you can step 55 feet in any direction and be detected.

Hopefully this helps!