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Determine the equation of the circle graphed below.

Determine the equation of the circle graphed below.-example-1
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Answer:

(x +1)^2 +(y -3)^2 = 4

Explanation:

The equation of a circle centered at (h, k) with radius r is ...

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

The graphed circle is centered at (h, k) = (-1, 3), and has radius 2, so its equation is ...

(x +1)^2 +(y -3)^2 = 4

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