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Equation for a Circle in the Coordinate Plane is given by:

(X - h)^2 + (Y - k)^2 = (radius)^2


where the Coordinate (h, k) is the CENTER of the Circle


in this Question, the Center is at the Origin and the Radius = 3


(X)^2 + (Y)^2 = (9)


(1st) Given that the Circle is Equi-Distant from the Center, neither the X-Coordinate nor Y-Coordinate can = 3

(0 , 3) ---- (0 , -3) ----- (3 , 0) ------ (-3 , 0) ------- all these points lie on the CIRCUMFERENCE/PERIMETER of the Circle, NOT Inside the Circular Region ---- other Values with the Coordinate = +/- 3 will be OUTSIDE the Circle


C, D, E ---- are all Eliminated


Lastly, we can check with Point Satisfies the Inequality Given by the Circle's Equation:

(X)^2 + (Y)^2 < 9

only -B- Satisfies.


-B- is answer
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