Question

Write the equation of a circle whose center is at (6,-7) and whose radius is 4.

Answer 1

(x - 6)² + (y + 7)² = 16

Explanation:

The equation of a circle in standard form is

(x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²

where (h, k) are the coordinates of the centre and r is the radius

Here (h, k ) = (6, - 7 ) and r = 4 , then

(x - 6)² + (y - (- 7) )² = 4² , that is

(x - 6)² + (y + 7)² = 16