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A circle that has a center at the point (3, -2) with a radius of 6. Write an equation for the circle.

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Answer:

(x – 3)^2+ (y +2)^2 = 36

Explanation:

Given data

The formula for the equation of a circle is (x – h)2+ (y – k)2 = r^2,

where (h, k) represents the coordinates of the center of the circle

h=3

k=-2

r= 6

Substitute

(x – 3)^2+ (y – (-2))^2 = 6^2

(x – 3)^2+ (y +2)^2 = 36

Hence the expression for the equation of the circle is

(x – 3)^2+ (y +2)^2 = 36

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