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What is the equation of the circle in general form

What is the equation of the circle in general form-example-1

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Answer:

(x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = (√89)^2

Explanation:

Well if you estimate, you can see that the circle touches one point at (-5, 0) and the center is at about (3, 5).

The standard equation for the circle is (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 where (h, k) is the center.

So, you can start by plugging in the center. (x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = r^2

Now, all you have to do is find the radius.

You can do this by connecting the point (-5, 0) to the center.

You will have to use the distance formula:

√(-5 - 3)^2 + (0 - 5)^2 = √64 + 25 = √89

The final equation will be (x - 3)^2 + (y - 5)^2 = (√89)^2

This is the general idea, but my answer may not be correct, so check my steps.

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