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X^2+y^2+3x=0 Find the x and y intercepts

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Hello,

x=0==> y=0
y=0==> x²+3x=0==>x(x+3)=0==>x=0 or x=-3

x²+y²+3x=0
==>(x²+2*3/2x+9/4)+y²=9/4
==>(x+3/2)²+y²=(3/2)²
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