Where IS that Cell Tower?

Find the location and coverage area of cell towers to determine the center and radius of a circle given its equation, using a strategy completing the square in this interactive tutorial. 
Resource ID#: 174914 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: circle, completing the square, complete the square, circle equation, cell tower, geometry, equation of a circle, radius, center of a circle, factor, perfect square trinomial, binomial squared
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

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