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Write the standard equation of the circle with center (-10,-5) that passes through the point (-7.5)

The standard form of the equation of the circle is
(Type an equation. Simplify your answer.)

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Answer:

(x +10)² +(y +5)² = 9

Explanation:

The standard form equation for a circle with center (h, k) and radius r is ...

(x -h)² +(y -k)² = r²

The radius of your circle is the distance between the center and the given point. Those points lie on the same horizontal line, so the radius is the difference of their x-coordinates:

r = (-7) -(-10) = 3

The equation of the circle is ...

(x -(-10))² +(y -(-5))² = 3²

(x +10)² +(y +5)² = 9

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