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Which equation represents the circle whose center is (-2,3) and whose radius is 5?

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Brendeni, this is the solution:

C = (-2, 3)

r = 5

Let's recall that the standard form of the equation of a circle is:

(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²

Therefore, we have:

h = -2

k = 3

r = 5

Replacing in the formula,

(x - (-2))² + (y - 3)² = 5²

(x + 2 )² + (y - 3)² = 25

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