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Write the equation of the circle graphed below. (-5,-5)

Write the equation of the circle graphed below. (-5,-5)-example-1
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Answer:

(x+5)² + (y+5)² = 18

Explanation:

Since the outline of the circle intersects with the point (-8,2), you can substitute to find the equation of the circle in the form (x-h)² + (y-k)² = r². First the center of the circle is given in the form (h,k). So (-5, -5) → (x – (-5))² + (y – (-5))² = r² → (x + 5)² + (y + 5)² = r².

Then to find r², substitute the given point with x and y.

((-8) + 5)² + ((-2) + 5)² = r²

(-3)² + (3)² = r²

18 = r²

r² = 18.

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