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Write the equation of the circle

The circle with center C(-2,5) and containing the point P(-2, -1)

Write the equation of the circle The circle with center C(-2,5) and containing the-example-1
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Answer:

(x+2) ^2 + (y-5)^2 = 36

Explanation:

The equation of a circle can be written as

(x-h) ^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2 where (h,k) is the center and r is the radius

The radius would be from 5 to -1 = 6 units

(x--2) ^2 + (y-5)^2 = 6^2

(x+2) ^2 + (y-5)^2 = 36

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