To prove that point B(7,4) lies on circle A, Negin’s first step should be to calculate the length of segment AB using the distance formula.
The distance formula is given by:
\[ d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]
In this case, Negin can use the coordinates of center A (4, 4) and point B (7, 4) to determine if the distance equals the radius of the circle, which is 3.
Hence, the correct response is: Negin should use the distance formula to calculate the length of segment AB.