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What is the equation of a circle with center -4, 7 and radius 6

User Karthik K
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Answer:


( x + 4 )^2 + ( y - 7 )^2 = 36

Explanation:

Use the circle equation,
( x - h )^2 + ( y - k )^2 = r^2

Plug in the center and radius:


( x + 4 )^2 + ( y - 7 )^2 = 6^2

Simplify:


( x + 4 )^2 + ( y - 7 )^2 = 36

So, the equation is
( x + 4 )^2 + ( y - 7 )^2 = 36

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