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What is the center of the circle given by the equation (x + 5)2 + (y - 8)2 = 1?

A.
(5, -8)

B.
(-5, -8)

C.
(5, 8)

D.
(-5, 8)

User Vingtoft
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Answer:

he center is (h, k) so, it is (-5, 8)

Explanation:

User ReeCube
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Circle equation: (x + h)² + (y - k)² = r²

The center can be found by looking at (h, k) in the equation.

We are given the equation (x + 5)² + (y - 8)² = 1

The center is (h, k) so, it is (-5, 8)

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