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Determine the equation of the circle graphed below


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Determine the equation of the circle graphed below ( help please )-example-1

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Answer:

(x +2)^2 +(y -5)^2 = 9

Explanation:

The circle shown has a radius of r = 3 and a center at (h, k) = (-2, 5).

The equation of a circle is ...

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

For the given center and radius, the equation is ...

(x +2)^2 +(y -5)^2 = 9

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