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Write an equation of the circle with center (-8,4) and diameter 6 .

User Imelgrat
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Answer:

(x+8)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 3^2

or

(x+8)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 9

Explanation:

The diameter is 6, so the radius would be d/2 =3

The equation of a circle is

(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2

where (h,k) is the center and r is the radius

(x- -8)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 3^2

(x+8)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 3^2

or

(x+8)^2 + (y-4)^2 = 9

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